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Gilded Insect Black Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • For the cookies:
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (dark or black cocoa for an intense color)
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup black food coloring (optional, for a more intense look)
  • For the gilding:
    • Edible gold leaf or edible gold paint
    • Small brush for applying gold leaf

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Add dry to wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add black food coloring, if using, and mix until the dough reaches your desired shade of black.
  • Shape the cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your hands.
  • Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Apply the gilding: Once the cookies are completely cool, use a small brush to carefully apply edible gold leaf or edible gold paint in patterns that mimic insect wings, bodies, or other natural designs.

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