Chocolate Langues de Chat
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These delicate chocolate langues de chat are one of my favorite treats to make because they come together so quickly, ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish. The name means "cat's tongues" in French, and once you see their elegant, slender shape, you'll understand why. What I love most is how simple they are to prepare, requiring just basic pantry staples and no fancy equipment. The dark chocolate in these cookies isn't just delicious either, it's full of antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit better. They're perfect for impressing guests or enjoying with afternoon coffee, and honestly, they disappear from my kitchen faster than I can make them.
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Ingredients
- 200 gramsdark chocolate
- 100 gramsunsalted butter
- 4eggs
- 150 gramsgranulated sugar
- 200 gramsall-purpose flour
- 30 gramscocoa powder
- 1 teaspoonbaking powder
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 50 gramsconfectioner's sugar
- 2 tablespoonswater
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Instructions
- 1
Melt dark chocolate and butter together over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
- 3
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually add to the egg mixture, mixing well.
- 4
Slowly mix in the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
- 5
Cover the batter and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Scoop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping each into a cat tongue-like shape.
- 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set and slightly cracked on top.
- 9
Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.
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