These cookies don’t need a long introduction. They are uber-chocolatey and sort of like a truffle in cookie form. My husband describes them like this, “Chocolate-chocolate chip with chocolate and added chocolate.” Yeah, that pretty much sums it up! They are so moist, soft, and melty on the inside, unlike any cookie I’ve ever had before. Definitely will win over any chocolate-lover!
Black Gold Cookies
From Death By Chocolate Cookies by Marcel Desaulniers
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces, divided
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
Preheat the oven to 325°F and line 3 baking sheets with parchment.
In a sifter combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Sift onto a large piece of wax paper and set aside until needed.
Heat 1 inch of water in the bottom half of a double boiler over medium heat. With the heat on, place 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, the unsweetened chocolate, and butter in the top half of the double boiler. Use a rubber spatula to stir the chocolate and butter until completely melted and smooth, about 6 minutes. Transfer the melted chocolate mixture to a 1-quart bowl and set aside until needed.
Place the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle. Beat on medium 4 minutes until soft. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl, then continue to beat on medium for 2 more minutes. Stop the mixer, then add the melted chocolate and beat on medium for 1 minute until incorporated. Scrape down the bowl. Add the sifted dry ingredients and the remaining 4 ounces semisweet chocolate and mix on low speed until just incorporated, about 30 seconds. Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a rubber spatula to finish mixing the dough until thoroughly combined.
Using a heaping tablespoon of dough for each cookie (approximately 3/4 oz.), portion 12 cookies, evenly spaced, onto each of the prepared baking sheets. Place the baking sheets on the top and center racks of the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 10 minutes, rotating the sheets from top to center about halfway through the baking time (at this time also turn each sheet 180°F.).
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature on the baking sheets, about 30 minutes. Store the cooled cookies in a tightly sealed plastic container until ready to serve.
Makes 36 2 3/4-inch cookies.
Veronica’s Notes: I chose to melt 6 oz (half a bag) of semi-sweet chocolate chips with the unsweetened chocolate and then stirred in 4 oz of mini-chocolate chips into the batter at the end, b/c I found it easier than chopping chocolate.
Woah, these look incredible! They look so soft and full of chocolate. They look perfect especially the outside how the crust of the cookie formed. I will def. try this one. Yummy! Thanks, now i am craving chocolate! Lol :)
~Southern Cookbook
~Cheryl
haha-any time, Cheryl.
You’ve outdone yourself again! I can smell them, I can (almost) taste them…….. I want them now………………
haha–thanks Glenn!
Holy cow Veronica! Those look amazing even after I just made 200 cookies.
And thank-you by the way for the suggestion to submit to Burp and Slurp. I didn’t know you sent in a submission though, or I probably wouldn’t have done so.
Burp and Slurp is a fun blog. I can see why you like it.
Laura
What in the world did you just make 200 cookies for?! Yes, I do love Burp and Slurp–I’m completely charmed by Sophia. And of course you should have submitted your recipe–I suggested it, didn’t I? I knew I didn’t have much chance of winning (hello, did you see the scary photo?) b/c it wasn’t my own recipe and it’s not a big deal anyway–just something for fun.
Hey do you mind if I put the pic and link on my blog? The cake was a huge hit last week. Plus I know someone will make ‘ em and bring them into work!
Oh my, what a brilliantly devious mind you have! ahahahahaha! Yes, go right ahead and thanks for asking.
I love the name of these cookies! And you’re right, they don’t need any introduction…their gooey, chocolately insides look incredible (and speak for themselves! ;) ).
Thanks Faith–I love the name too. I think that was the first thing that attracted me to the recipe. Yum.
Those look so flippin’ yummy! I am supposed to be doing homework, but if I had the chocolate on hand I would stop and make those cookies.
p.s. you post so many delicious recipes. i can hardly keep up with all the ones i want to try.
p.p.s. thanks for always being encouraging when you comment on my blog!
Why you little flatterer! LOL–I know what you mean. I feel that way about most of the blogs I subscribe to, esp Best Bites and My Kitchen Cafe. I save so many recipes every day, I think my computer is just eventually going to overload and melt before my eyes. You’re welcome and I thank you as well for encouraging me–it means a lot to me.
I love the buttery and shiny texture! Too bad I’m taking a break from sweets but when I return, I shall make these! :D I love all things dark chocolate!!!
I’m supposed to be on a break too but I bake cookies every Monday for my hubby to take to work and I haven’t yet been able to resist the siren call of those little devils! It’s really best just not to make the sweets, isn’t it? But I can’t stop baking. It’s my stress therapy. Or maybe it’s eating the sweets that is my therapy. :)
Wow, these cookies look incredible. The insides look so moist and delicious. I can’t wait to give these a try!
Girl, they melt in your mouth! You’ll love ‘em.
Oh wow. Those are perfect. I’m not the biggest chocolate fan, but if I had a box of those, I would be one really popular student here! Haha! :D
I’m sure you could gag them down by smothering them with ketchup like you did those chocolate chip cookies–LOL! You are so funny, girl. Thanks for stopping by!
Honestly you had me at truffle. These cookies sound so rich and fantastic!
Veronica- I hit paydirt this AM- One of my co-workers brought in the cookies! I gotta tell you they’re wicked good!!! Thanks again!!!
Man, you have some awesome co-workers! Did you even have to ask or was seeing the pic on your blog all it took? Where do you work–I might have to move. ;)
These look so good! I am thinking I could adapt these to be gluten free since they do not have a lot of flour in them. I could easily make a regular batch and a gf batch.
I think so too and look forward to hearing about your results. Fabulous idea!
Those look so gooey and delicious. I want milk just looking at them!!
Yeah, I think milk is pretty much a requirement with these cookies. :)
I just discovered your gorgeous, gorgeous blog! I’m awe of your incredible baked goods – WOW! These cookies look like perfect chocolate heaven… :-)
Thank you–they really are a chocolate lovers’ dream.
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Hey V…They looks so decadent…! I’d love some right NOW!!
Oh, my gosh, these look fabulous!! I love Marcels Desaulniers…so I know these taste as good as they look!
I blogged about these cookies today and gave your a mention and link back. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Oh My Goodness. I just made a batch. I added about a cup of pecans, because I didn’t have walnuts. These cookies, with the nuts, are almost just like Black Gold cookies from the Upper Crust Bakery here in Austin. Thank you for posting this recipe!!
I love pecans and that sounds even better to me! You’re so welcome, and thank you for the feedback.