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Chocolate Smartie Cookies

Chocolate Smartie Cookies are easy, soft chocolate cookies dotted with the colorful candy, Smarties!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Australian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 17 cookies
Calories 161kcal
Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (225g/8 oz.) all-purpose flour, scoop & leveled
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 113g g (1 stick) salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Smarties
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Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (356ºF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well and set aside.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together butter and sugar for 1 minute.Scrape down the sides.
  • Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla, beat for 20 seconds.
  • Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour mixture and beat until it begins to form a soft dough, about 30 seconds. It will turn crumbly but continue beating until the dough forms.
  • Form Dough: Using your hands, form the mixture into a smooth dough. Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Shape Cookies: Pick up 1 tablespoon (30g) of dough and roll it into a ball. Place it on the prepared tray and press down slightly, ensuring a 1-inch gap between each cookie. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Add Smarties: Press 5-8 Smarties onto the top of each cookie.
  • Bake: Bake for 10-11 minutes until cracks have formed on the top and the centres are set.
  • Cool on Tray: Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to Wire Rack: Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Room Temperature: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 1 week.
 
  • Freezing: For longer storage, you can freeze the baked cookies. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg