unsalted butter - 120 g (opaque, in aluminum foil)
black soft sugar - 100 g
granulated sugar - 50 g
medium egg - 1
all-purpose flour - 150 g
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baking soda - 1/4 teaspoon (1/4 teaspoon)
cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon (half a teaspoon)
vanillin - 1
salt - a pinch (a pinch)
couverture chocolate - 100 g (100 g, chopped)
walnuts - 12 walnuts (for the composition, 12 pieces)
Instructions
Roast the Walnuts and Brown the Butter: Roast 100 g of walnuts in 120 g of unsalted butter until the nuts are crispy and the butter has a nutty aroma. Strain the nuts and set aside.
Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a mixer, combine the browned butter with both sugars until well mixed. Cool the mixture slightly before adding one medium egg, then beat until fluffy.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, vanillin, and a pinch of salt. Add this to the butter and sugar mixture, then incorporate the roasted walnuts and chopped couverture chocolate.
Form Cookies: Form the dough into 12 balls and place a walnut on top of each. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm.
Bake: Place the chilled dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for exactly 13 minutes. Let cool before serving.