Korova Cookies
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey decadence of Korova Cookies, also known as "World Peace Cookies." These iconic delights are perfect for chocolate lovers, combining unsweetened cocoa powder and finely chopped bittersweet chocolate into a buttery, crumbly shortbread masterpiece. The tender dough, enhanced with a touch of vanilla and fine sea salt, is chilled before baking for an effortless slice-and-bake preparation. For an elevated finish, a sprinkle of fleur de sel or flaky sea salt highlights the cookies' deep, complex flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and perfectly paired with a glass of milk or coffee, these sophisticated cookies strike the ultimate balance of sweet and salty. Ideal for gifting or sharing, each batch yields 24 irresistible treats!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 145 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 150 grams Unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 120 grams Light brown sugar
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 120 grams Bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 pinches Fleur de sel or flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and sea salt using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until the flour mixture is incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped bittersweet chocolate using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a log approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight, until firm.
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Unwrap the chilled dough logs and slice them into rounds about 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) thick. If the dough crumbles when cutting, gently press it back together.
Arrange the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart. If desired, sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of fleur de sel or flaky sea salt.
Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes. The cookies will not look fully set, but they will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your perfectly chocolatey Korova Cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.5 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.4 g | 512% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 328 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 1877 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.1 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 229.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 1473 mg | 31% | |
*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.
