Friday, December 08, 2006

CHOCOLATE ORANGE LOLITA COOKIES



1 1/4 C flour
12 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
2 ounces butter
2 large eggs
1/2 C almond flour
1/2 C Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
1 Tbs. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
zest of an orange

For rolling the cookies:

1 Cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the almond flour. On a heat resistant, over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate with the butter, stirring until smooth. Lightly whisk together eggs, liqueur, orange zest and granulated sugar in another bowl. Stir in flour mixture and chocolate. The batter will feel pretty soft at this point. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Sift confectioners sugar onto a large bowl and place granulated sugar in another one. Using a small cookie scoop or a spoon drop the dough into the granulated sugar bowl and roll into a small ball then on the confectioners sugar to generously coat. Arrange balls 2" apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake in just until puffed and cracked but centers are still a bit soft, 10-12 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Transfer to racks to cool.

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