Swedish Chocolate Toffee Slices Recipe
These Swedish Chocolate Toffee Slices are delightfully rich, chewy chocolate cookies with a toffee-like sweetness. Made from a blend of butter, sugar, honey, cocoa, and vanilla, these slices are easy to prepare and perfect for sharing. Their unique shape is formed by rolling and baking dough rolls, then slicing them while warm to reveal an indulgent chocolate treat with a hint of honey sweetness and a slight crunch if topped with pearl sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 toffee slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 145 g All-purpose flour (1 cup)
- 2½ tbsp Cocoa powder (1/4 cup) (30 g)
- ½ tsp Baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 100 g Unsalted butter (3.5 oz), at room temperature
- 90 g Granulated sugar (3.1 oz) (1/2 cup)
- 3 tbsp Honey (or 2 tbsp Ljus Sirap (Golden syrup))
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract or vanilla powder
Optional Toppings
- 1 beaten egg (for brushing, optional)
- Pearl sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) to warm it up for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Mix them until creamy and evenly blended to create a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Honey and Vanilla: Stir in the honey and vanilla extract thoroughly, enhancing the dough’s flavor and adding moisture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder to ensure even distribution of the leavening and cocoa without lumps.
- Combine Dough: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until a smooth, consistent dough forms with no dry flour patches.
- Divide Dough: Separate the dough into three equal portions to prepare for shaping.
- Shape Rolls: Roll each portion into a log shape and place them spaced apart on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper to prevent sticking and allow for spreading during baking.
- Flatten Rolls: Use your finger to gently press down each dough roll to slightly flatten them, aiding in even baking.
- Optional Egg Wash and Sugar: If desired, brush the rolls with beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar to achieve a crispy, sweet crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies feel slightly firm to the touch but are still soft inside.
- Slice While Warm: Immediately after removing from the oven, carefully cut the rolls diagonally into slices while the cookies are warm to ensure clean cuts without crumbling.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the slices to cool completely on the tray or a wire rack before enjoying, which helps them firm up for the perfect toffee-like texture.
Notes
- If you use pearl sugar, brushing the rolls with beaten egg before baking is essential to anchor the sugar and create a crunchy texture.
- Honey can be substituted with golden syrup (Ljus Sirap) for a more authentic Swedish flavor.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature to blend smoothly and evenly with the sugar.
- Cutting the slices while warm allows for neat, uniform pieces that hold their shape better.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and chewiness.
Keywords: Swedish Toffee Cookies, Chocolate Toffee Slices, Cocoa Cookies, Honey Cookies, Swedish Dessert
