
A historical dessert from Recipes from here and there (1900). Chill for several hours before cutting into slices
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Cream one-half cup butter, one and one-half cups sugar
Add one egg, one-half teaspoon salt, two squares melted chocolate, one-half cup milk, two and one-half cups flour which has been sifted with three teaspoons baking powder
Mix well
Shape into roll
Chill for several hours
Cut into slices
Bake in hot oven about ten minutes
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Chilling the dough for several hours serves multiple purposes: it solidifies the butter, making the dough firm enough to slice cleanly without spreading during baking; it allows flour to fully hydrate, reducing spread and creating a more uniform texture; and it gives the baking powder time to distribute evenly throughout the dough. The high ratio of butter to flour creates a tender, shortbread-like cookie, while the melted chocolate incorporated into the dough ensures even chocolate distribution in every slice.
The dough logs can be shaped and refrigerated for up to 3 days before slicing and baking. For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Slice frozen dough while still firm, adding 1-2 minutes to baking time if needed.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Layer cookies between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking. Cookies can also be frozen in airtight containers for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The dough logs can be shaped and refrigerated for up to 3 days before slicing and baking. For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Slice frozen dough while still firm, adding 1-2 minutes to baking time if needed.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Layer cookies between sheets of parchment paper to prevent sticking. Cookies can also be frozen in airtight containers for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.