Another day, another chocolate dessert! My friend told me the other day that she's so glad I'm not sharing healthy, New Year's resolution-esque recipes this month. Honestly, it never occurred to me to do so (which is probably a problem unto itself), but the truth is: my resolution is to eat more chocolate. Well, we also have a family resolution to switch to a 15-year mortgage and get our house paid off in record time, Dave Ramsey-style, but I'll let you guess which resolution I'm devoting more energy towards.
I have frequently inquired of google about the vitamins and minerals in chocolate, usually while I'm in the Trader Joe's line. Their Dark Chocolate Lover's Bar cries out for me in the check-out line--you too? But really, there's plenty of room for chocolate in my diet. I'm one of those totally weird people that makes pretty much everything I eat from scratch (can you smell the bone broth simmering on my stove right now?), so I have room for a few bites of chocolate most days of the week. I've completely deluded myself into believing that homemade anything is healthy, even fried food.
In case you're wondering, chocolate has gobs of vitamin A, loads of B vitamins, and even vitamin C and E. I mean, so does kale, but...you know...it's k-a-l-e. I rest my case.
Kale-free vitamins, comin' right up!
I used the same 'special dark cocoa powder' as I did in my chocolate marshmallows for these cookies. I bought a box when I was developing recipes for my cookbook, but found that the extra alkalinity in the dark cocoa flubbed up the leavening process in certain desserts. After one too many recipe failures, I threw the box in the back of my pantry and didn't touch it for months. I found it the other day, and have been using it cautiously in desserts that don't need to rise. This dessert is the perfect candidate because I don't want these cookies to rise--I want them flat. Flat, so I can dunk them in more chocolate. Flat, so I can roll them in crushed Ritz crackers. Flat, so I can shove them in my face faster!
You can roll these babies in anything from pretzels, saltine crackers, popcorn, anything! I used crushed Ritz crackers because I like that they're not only salty, they're buttery. Chocolate loves butter almost as much as me.
Chocolate heart cookies dipped in crushed ritz crackers for a hit of salty and sweet. *You can substitute regular unsweetened natural cocoa powder. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Chocolate Cookies with Ritz Crackers
Ingredients
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 150Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 52mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
Whit @ Jewhungry says
I'm loving a resolution all about more chocolate just as much as I'm loving these sweet cookies. Happy New Year!
Annalise @ Completely Delicious says
What a fun sweet and salty combo, I love it!
Phillip || SouthernFATTY.comm says
Ummmmmm…. Pretty sure I’m gonna “Ritz dip” everything in my posession. kthanks
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
lol I'm the same! I'm like "but it's homemade so it's healthyyyy" whatevs. life is too short for not delicious things. These cookies are so looovely and delicious and they're my favorite shape <3 :D
Michelle @ Modern Acupuncture says
Oh wow! These are so creative and adorable. I've never, ever considered dipping cookies in Ritz cracker crumbs. Brilliant! I can just about feel that crunch in my mouth... wait, creepy?
lynn @ the actor’s diet says
So funny - I was just gifted Ritz Chocolate Candy Bars - never thought about combining the two!
Jessica | Saucy Pear says
So the first time I saw this post, I totally glossed over the little part that had my name in it. The second time, I actually saw my name and slightly disliked the fact that so many 80s babies were named Jessica... seriously, there are waaaay too many of us. The third time, I was finally like, "Hey wait! I said something like that too Christina a few days ago!"
#friendfail
Thanks for the shout out on a post that is so me (chocolate and delusions of homemade healthiness) and sounds so yummy!
Christina Lane says
Hahahaha, Jessica! You crack me up :) I owe you an email :)
michelle says
Enticing to eat this kind of cookie because of its heart shaped design. I'm really sure if I'll do this today may nephew would be happy!
Johnny Philips says
What an awesome idea! I am going to have to try making these heart cookies now!
Lisa says
I love your site! Thank you so much!