Wheels of Steel Cookies
Get ready to roll into sweetness with these Wheels of Steel Cookies—a chocolate lover's dream with a playful design! Crafted with rich cocoa powder, mini chocolate chips, and a classic blend of butter and sugars, these cookies deliver a soft, chewy texture with every bite. The unique wheel-like groove pressed into the dough not only makes them whimsical and fun but also perfect for dusting with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, these easy-to-make cookies are ideal for parties, lunchboxes, or a cozy dessert night at home. Bake up a batch of these visually striking, irresistibly chocolatey treats and impress both kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 100 grams mini chocolate chips
- 20 grams powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
Shape the dough into 24 small balls, about 1.5 tablespoons of dough each. Flatten each ball slightly and use the end of a wooden spoon or a clean metal bottle cap to press a circular groove in the center, creating a wheel-like design.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. They should be slightly firm at the edges but soft in the center.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for presentation before serving.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.2 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.6 g | 613% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 629 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2582 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 555.8 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 323.2 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 1291 mg | 27% | |
*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.
