Ben's Chocolate Cookies
Ben's Chocolate Cookies are a classic snack made with dark chocolate, salted butter, eggs and vanilla. The Thermomix TM7 melts the chocolate gently without burning, then mixes everything into a consistent cookie dough in minutes. Crisp on the edges, gooey in the centre, these homemade cookies are ideal for an afternoon treat or lunchbox surprise.
About this recipe
Ben's Chocolate Cookies with the Thermomix TM7 are the homemade chocolate cookies recipe every baking fan needs. Made with dark chocolate, salted butter, eggs, granulated sugar and a dash of natural vanilla extract, these biscuits deliver crisp edges and soft, chocolatey centres. Searching for Thermomix TM7 cookie recipes or an all-in-one kitchen machine that handles the whole process? This snack shows exactly why the TM7 earns its place on the worktop. The gentle melting function liquefies dark chocolate and butter without a single scorched spot, the built-in scale weighs the plain flour and sugar directly into the bowl, and the mixing blade blends the eggs and vanilla into a uniform dough in no time. Bake a tray on a grey Sunday afternoon, pack them into lunchboxes, or stack a tower of them at a children's birthday party. A pinch of sea salt balances the sweetness beautifully.
Preparation tips
- Chop the dark chocolate into two sizes: finely for the dough and in larger chunks folded in at the end, so every Ben's Chocolate Cookie holds melting pockets of chocolate after baking.
- Chill the mixed cookie dough in the fridge before portioning it onto the trays; a firmer dough spreads less in the oven and keeps the centres of the chocolate cookies soft and fudgy.
- Store the baked cookies in an airtight tin with a slice of bread to keep them soft, or freeze portioned dough balls so you can bake fresh chocolate cookies whenever guests arrive.
Recipe variations
- Nutty version: replace a quarter of the dark chocolate with chopped hazelnuts or walnuts and add a spoonful of nut butter to the dough for chocolate cookies with extra crunch and a praline-like flavour.
- Festive edition: swap the vanilla for orange zest and a pinch of cinnamon, drizzle the baked cookies with melted white chocolate and finish with flaky sea salt for a seasonal treat.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle heating melts the dark chocolate and salted butter into a glossy liquid without any burning. [Multi-Function]
- Weigh the plain flour and granulated sugar straight into the mixing bowl for precise, consistent cookie dough every batch. [Precision Control]
- Grate a cold block of chocolate in seconds to create fine, even shards that distribute through the dough beautifully. [Multi-Function]
- Mix the eggs and natural vanilla extract into a smooth, uniform batter in minutes without a hand whisk. [Time Savings]
- Whip the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, giving Ben's cookies their light texture and crisp edges. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- dark chocolate
- salted butter
- large eggs
- granulated sugar
- natural vanilla extract
- plain flour
- baking powder
- sea salt (optional)