Chocolate, halva, and brown butter cookies are a non-basic treat that combines sweetness and rich flavors.
The brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that blends beautifully with the depth and complexity of both milk and dark chocolate, providing a balance between sweetness and bitterness.
The halva contributes notes of caramel and a slightly stretchy texture, making each cookie extraordinarily soft and slightly crumbly, while the baking soda and leavening agent ensure the cookies are lifted and light.
These cookies are perfect served as a dessert or snack any time of day. It will go great with hot tea or coffee, especially good with a latte or cappuccino, where the milk foam will complement the creamy texture of the cookie.
⏱ Cooking time — 1 hour and 20 minutes overall + cooling time. Includes 20 minutes of preparation and cooking + 1 hour unattended.
🔪 Ingredients
For 12 to 14 cookies:
- 175 g (6 ⅙ oz) all-purpose flour
- 100 g (½ cup) sugar
- 110 g (3 ⅞ oz) unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 80 g (2 ⅚ oz) chocolate (50/50 – dark/milk)
- 100 g (3 ½ oz) halva
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
🥣 Directions
👉 Jump to Short Version of RecipePreparation of dry ingredients and preparation of brown butter
Mix 175 g (6 ⅙ oz) all-purpose wheat flour, ½ tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. baking powder, ½ tsp. salt. Stir with a whisk.
Put 110 g (3 ⅞ oz) unsalted butter in a small saucepan or skillet and place over medium-low heat.
Melt the butter while continuing to heat it, stirring occasionally, fry it until brown and nutty aroma, remove from heat.
Preparing the filling and mixing the ingredients
Meanwhile, finely chop 100 g (3 ½ oz) of halva.
Also finely chop 80 g (2 ⅚ oz) of the chocolate.
Pour 100 g (½ cup) of sugar into a large bowl, beat in 1 egg and beat them with a whisk until white, about 2 minutes.
Add the brown butter and stir to combine.
Pour in the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until smooth.
Shaping and baking cookies
Add the halva and chocolate to the dough and mix.
Cover or wrap in clingfilm and leave in the fridge for 1 hour.
Pinch off about 1 tbsp. of dough, form into a ball about 5 cm (1,97 inches) in diameter and place on a baking tray lined with parchment.
Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand and then bake at 170 °C (340 °F) for 10-11 minutes.
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Halva chocolate Chunk cookies with Brown Butter
Ingredients
- 175 g all-purpose wheat flour
- 100 g sugar
- 110 g unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 80 g chocolate (50/50 – dark/milk)
- 100 g halva
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
Instructions
- Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Over medium-low heat, melt in a small saucepan or skillet and brown the butter, stirring occasionally until brown and nutty in flavor.
- Chop the halva and chocolate into small pieces. Beat sugar and egg in a large bowl until light, about 2 minutes, add brown butter and dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Add the halva and chocolate to the batter and mix. Cover or wrap in food wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Chill the dough, form into balls about 5 cm in diameter, flatten slightly and bake until set at 170 °C (340 °F) for 10-11 minutes.
