Famous Chocolate Wafer Cookies Chocolate Snaps
Discover the irresistible allure of homemade Famous Chocolate Wafer Cookies, also known as Chocolate Snaps. These delightfully crisp and chocolaty treats are perfect for satisfying your cocoa cravings or as the base for creative recipes like icebox cakes and crumb crusts. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies come together in just 20 minutes of prep time. The simple yet delicious dough rolls out beautifully, allowing you to cut them into perfectly thin wafers that bake to crispy perfection in under 12 minutes. Whether you enjoy them on their own, pair them with your favorite dessert, or use them to craft savory-sweet creations, these versatile chocolate cookies are a must-have for any baker's repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 piece Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a larger mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the dough into two portions. Roll out one portion between two sheets of parchment paper until about 1/8-inch thick. Place in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm up for easy cutting.
Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter or any preferred shape to cut out cookies. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Repeat with the second portion of dough, collecting and re-rolling scraps as needed.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The cookies will firm up as they cool, so do not overbake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the chocolate wafer cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.9 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.1 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1940 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 389.3 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.9 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 2066 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
