I baked these cookies for dessert over the last weekend when my dad and step mom came over for dinner. The whole idea of freshly baked cookies served with ice cream for dessert makes so much sense now that I can’t believe I haven’t though of this before. I made the dough the previous evening so it had time to rest overnight, and the cookies were very easy to whip up after dinner had been served and enjoyed.
Everybody loved the combo of tart cranberries and melty dark chocolate, and the vanilla ice cream magically transformed the cookies into a real dessert. This makes 8 large cookies – pictured here are the two survivors on the day after.
The Dry Mix:
- 3 dl spelt flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
The Wet Mix:
- 1 dl dark syrup
- 1/2 dl muscovado sugar
- 1/2 dl canola oil
- 1 tablespoon soy yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 1/2 dl dried cranberries
- 1/2 dl chopped chocolate (72 %)
First I stirred together the wet and dry mixes in separate bowls, added the wet to the dry, and stirred with a fork until almost combined. I poured in the cranberries and chocolate and kneaded them in, and then refrigerated the dough overnight in a zip-lock bag.
After our dinner the next day, I pre-heated the oven to 175 degrees Celsius, and divided the dough into 8 equal portions. I rolled them into balls and flattened slightly on a cookie sheet, and then baked for 11 minutes.
The cookies came out of the oven still soft, but after about 10 minutes they had nice crispy edges and chewy centers – quite perfect served with a scoop of ice cream and a dessert fork.
18 Comments
YUM.
A great idea indeed! I ‘ve never had ice cream and cookies before, too. You are right, it sounds totally reasonable :)
I NEED THESE COOKIES!
I like the combo. of the tart and sweet as well. These look yummy!
These look delicious!
Ooh, I would be thrilled with fresh cookies & ice cream!
Sounds like a match in heaven: cookies and icecream, cranberries-vanille-chocolate flavoured.
These cookies look perfectly delicious! Love the idea of putting ice cream on top.
mmm … icecream and cookies, I love it! :-)
We used to eat chocolate cookies with vanilla ice cream with my little sister. We called it “jätskiketski”. :)
Ooh this sounds like the perfect cookie!
I am now officially craving cookies with a mountain of ice cream on top. beautiful work, Anni.
that looks positively divine! have been following your blog for awhile now, and I simply can’t believe you had cookies that survived the first day! ohmygoodness, I would have eaten them all…but alas, I lack balance/moderation in my life =( anyway, will try this recipe one day…for now, I’ll salivate at the pictures.
bSVE
Very nice yummy recipe.
I would like to ask if I can avoid using Soy Yoghurt since it’s very hard to find, or if I can replace it with sth else?
many thanks
Belle – I know, but we had a lovely dinner right before these cookies so there simply wasn’t room for all of them!
Kiki – you could probably use applesauce instead of the soy yoghurt here, or soy milk and just a drop of vinegar. The acidity helps with the texture a bit, especially when baking soda is used. I hope this helps!
suddenly, i felt like baking..i need to make those cookies soon !
:)
these look great i’m going to make them.
but how long about did you let the dough sit in the refrigerator?
Celia – I made the dough the previous night and it was in the fridge overnight, and then till dessert. So to be exact I’d say about 20 hours, but I’m sure anything from 10 hours up to 2 days would work just fine.