Chocolate Dunking Biscuits

Chocolate dunking biscuits are a delicious variation of the classic tea or coffee biscuits. Here is the recipe to make them:

Ingredients

• 200 grams of 00 flour
• 50 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 100 grams of sugar
• 100 grams of soft butter at room temperature
• 50 grams of dark chocolate
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar for decorating (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C and preparing a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking powder, and pinch of salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the soft butter with the sugar until you obtain a smooth mixture.
4. Add the egg to the butter and sugar cream and continue to work the mixture until it becomes smooth and fluffy.
5. Roughly chop the dark chocolate and incorporate it into the mixture.
6. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ones and work the dough until homogeneous.
7. With slightly damp hands, form nut-sized balls and gently flatten them to give the biscuits a flat round shape.
8. Place the biscuits on the tray leaving some space between them, as they will puff up a bit during cooking.
9. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the edges are slightly darker.
10. Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on a rack before serving. If desired, you can dust them with powdered sugar for a sweet and decorative finish.

Fun Facts

Chocolate dunking biscuits are perfect for dunking in milk, tea, or coffee, thanks to their texture that absorbs liquids well without crumbling. In Italy, it is very common to find variations of dunking biscuits that accompany breaks throughout the day. The tradition of dunking dates back to ancient times, a ritual that makes the break a moment of pure pleasure.