Easy and Quick Desserts with Only 4 Ingredients

Introduction

These easy and quick desserts are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort. With only four ingredients, you can create a delicious treat in no time. Follow these simple steps to make delightful chocolate-covered cookie bites.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups crushed butter cookies
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 7 ounces quality chocolate
  • Sugar to taste (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. Mix Cookies and Cocoa: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed butter cookies and cocoa powder. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Add Melted Butter: Pour the melted butter into the cookie mixture. Stir well to combine.
  3. Add Milk: Gradually add whole milk to the mixture, stirring continuously until a smooth and elastic dough forms. If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add sugar to taste.

Step 2: Shape and Chill the Dough

  1. Shape the Dough: Place the dough on a piece of baking paper or food foil. Shape it into a cylinder.
  2. Chill: Put the cylinder in the fridge to rest and firm up for about 30 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare the Chocolate

  1. Melt Chocolate: While the dough is chilling, melt the quality chocolate in a water bath (double boiler) until smooth. Stir occasionally to ensure even melting.

Step 4: Form and Dip the Cookie Bites

  1. Cut Dough: Remove the dough cylinder from the fridge and cut it into equal-sized rounds.
  2. Dip in Chocolate: Dip each round into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is well-coated.
  3. Harden: Place the chocolate-covered rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them harden. You can speed up this process by placing them in the fridge for about 15 minutes.

Step 5: Serve

  1. Enjoy: Once the chocolate has hardened, your easy and quick chocolate-covered cookie bites are ready to serve. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Here is the approximate nutritional breakdown per serving (based on 12 servings):

  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Sugars: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Calcium: 40mg
  • Iron: 1.5mg

Conclusion

These Easy and Quick Desserts are a delightful treat that you can whip up in no time with just four ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, these chocolate-covered cookie bites are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Enjoy making and sharing this simple yet delicious dessert with your family and friends!

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