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Homemade Chocolate Wafer Cookies

Crisp, deeply chocolate wafer cookies with a delicate, satisfying snap.

Total time
32 min
Serves
12
Difficulty
Medium
Homemade Chocolate Wafer Cookies
As seen on Episode 156

The preparation

8 steps, about 32 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.

  2. 02

    Add softened butter and mix until combined and crumbly.

  3. 03

    Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until dough comes together.

  4. 04

    Roll dough into logs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm.

  5. 05

    Slice into thin rounds (about 1/4 inch thick).

  6. 06

    Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  7. 07

    Bake at 350 degrees F for about 12 minutes.

  8. 08

    Let cool completely on a wire rack.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Chill the dough logs until they're good and firm before slicing. Soft dough smears under the knife, but cold logs cut into clean, even rounds that bake up crisp.”

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