Description
Rich chocolate bon bon cookies blend nostalgia with festive charm, creating irresistible holiday treats. Chocolate-filled gems deliver delightful sweetness that will charm guests and family members alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tbsps (340 g) softened butter
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (preferably King Arthur Unbleached)
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa or Double-Dutch Dark Cocoa
- 1 ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt (about ¼ tsp)
- 2 to 3 cups (240 to 360 g) sifted confectioners’ sugar for frosting
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 to 4 tbsps (30 to 60 ml) heavy cream (or half & half/milk)
- Red peanut M&M’s
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Thoroughly blend cookie dough ingredients using an electric mixer until smooth. Form a compact disc, wrap securely in plastic, and chill for minimum 30 minutes or overnight to enhance texture and flavor development.
- Oven Setup and Shaping: Warm oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Craft uniform dough spheres using a cookie scoop, positioning them with generous spacing across prepared surfaces.
- Baking Process: Roast cookies for 7-10 minutes until edges transform to delicate golden and surfaces appear gently set. Remove from oven and transfer immediately to wire cooling racks for complete temperature reduction.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk confectioners’ sugar and heavy cream together, adjusting consistency by incrementally adding liquid or sugar until achieving a silky, spreadable texture.
- Decoration Technique: Once cookies reach ambient temperature, artfully apply glaze through piping or drizzling methods. Strategically place vibrant red M&M candies, gently pressing them into glazed surface for elegant presentation.
- Storage Protocol: Preserve cookies in sealed container at room temperature, ensuring optimal freshness for up to seven days.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes or overnight to enhance texture and prevent spreading during baking.
- Scoop Consistently: Use a teaspoon-sized cookie scoop to create uniform, gumball-sized dough balls for even baking and professional appearance.
- Glaze with Precision: Adjust glaze consistency by adding cream or sugar incrementally, ensuring smooth, spreadable texture for perfect coverage.
- Store Smartly: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, where they’ll stay fresh for up to one week, maintaining delicious quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg