Chinese Marble Cookies

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 22
Delicious Chinese Marble Cookies that melt in your mouth
in Cookies

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup vegetable shortening ( i sub butter )
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate , melted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
220
Sugar
21g
Fat
13g
Chinese Marble Cookies are a traditional and popular dessert in Chinese cuisine. These cookies are soft and tender on the inside, with a crispy surface and a lovely swirl pattern. They have a perfect balance of sweetness and cocoa flavor that melts in your mouth with every bite. These cookies are also versatile and can be paired with your favorite coffee, tea, or milk for a satisfying snack or dessert.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until smooth.
3.Beat in egg and vanilla.
4.Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
5.Stir flour mixture into the sugar mixture until just blended.
6.Divide dough in half.
7.Stir melted chocolate into one half of the dough until well combined.
8.Roll a tablespoonful of vanilla dough and a tablespoonful of chocolate dough separately into long strips about ½ inch in diameter.
9.Twist the strips together and form into a figure 8 shape.
10.Place the cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden.
11.Cool cookies on wire racks.

PROS

These cookies are easy to make and have a beautiful marble appearance with a heavenly taste.

Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert after dinner.

CONS

These cookies are high in fat and sugar.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cookie is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The unsweetened chocolate in this recipe contains antioxidants which can help to neutralize free radicals and potentially reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

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