Valrhona Melted Heart Cookies by Shlomi Palensya

Valrhona chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Dark chocolate provides a similar richness at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is a caffeine-free alternative with a unique flavor.

Melt the butter in a microwave until warm.

Mix the flour, corn flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder together and sift to incorporate air.

Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter and whisk until a homogenous texture is achieved.

Add vanilla extract and then eggs to the mixture.

Combine the liquid and dry ingredients using your hands to achieve a homogenous texture.

Add chopped Valrhona chocolate to the mixture.

Scale 20 grams of the cookie dough, flatten it in your hand, and place it on the tray.

Place two pieces of Valrhona chocolate in the middle and cover with another 20 grams of cookie dough, sealing the layers together.

Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 to 12 minutes until soft.

Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before serving and sprinkle with icing sugar.

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