Description
These Rose Chocolate Chip Cookies combine classic chocolate chip goodness with a delicate floral twist from rose extract and chocolate rose decorations. Soft, buttery, and subtly fragrant, these cookies are perfect for special occasions or whenever you want a unique treat with a gourmet touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups / 150 g / 5.3 oz all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup / 1 stick / 115 g / 4 oz salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup / 100 g / 3.5 oz granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup / 100 g / 3.5 oz light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp rose extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup / 200 g / 7 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- Rose chocolate chips (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Also line a small baking sheet with parchment; this will be used later for freezing the cookies. Set all aside.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate egg and rose extract: Add the egg and rose extract to the creamed butter and sugars. Mix well, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to fully incorporate.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently stir in the semisweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon (about 2 tablespoons), drop dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- Add chocolate roses: While the cookies are still hot and soft on the baking sheet, quickly press a few rose-shaped chocolate chips onto the top of each cookie. Be careful not to burn yourself during this step.
- Freeze cookies: Immediately transfer the decorated cookies to the small prepared baking sheet and place them in the freezer for 5 minutes. This helps cool the cookies quickly and sets the chocolate roses, preventing them from melting.
- Serve: Once the chocolate roses have set, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- The freezing step is essential to set the decorative chocolate roses and keep them intact.
- Do not overmix the dough to ensure soft, tender cookies.
- You can substitute rose extract with rose water, but use sparingly as it tends to be more potent.
- If rose chocolate chips are unavailable, regular chocolate chips or other floral chocolates can be used for decoration.
- Cookies are best eaten within 3-4 days for maximum freshness, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Rose chocolate chip cookies, floral cookies, chocolate chip cookies with rose extract, baked rose cookies, unique chocolate chip cookie recipe
