Description
Delight in these fragrant Rose Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine classic chocolate chip cookie goodness with a subtle floral twist from rose extract. Perfectly soft and adorned with delicate chocolate rose accents, these cookies are a unique treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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 decoration)
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 paper to use later for freezing the cookies after baking. Set aside.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder until evenly mixed. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate egg and rose extract: Add the large egg and rose extract to the butter mixture. Mix well until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain tender cookies.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently stir in the semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop cookies: Using a small cookie scoop (approximately 2 tablespoons), drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until they are just starting to turn golden brown around the edges.
- Add chocolate roses: While the cookies are still hot and soft on the baking sheet, quickly press a few rose-shaped chocolate chips into the top of each cookie. Be cautious to avoid burns.
- Freeze cookies: Immediately transfer the cookies using a spatula onto the small parchment-lined baking sheet and place into the freezer for 5 minutes. Freezing quickly cools the cookies and sets the chocolate roses, preventing melting.
- Serve: After the chocolate roses have set, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. They are ready to enjoy and can be stored for later serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easy creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- The rose extract adds a subtle floral note; use high-quality extract for best flavor.
- Press chocolate roses quickly into warm cookies to avoid burns and ensure proper setting.
- Freezing is key to set the decorative chocolate without melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American