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Fire Wood Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Cooling & Decorating Time15 minutes
Total Time47 minutes

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – the backbone of the operation
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – because firewood should obviously taste like chocolate
  • Baking powder – helps them puff slightly not collapse into sadness
  • Salt – tiny amount big flavor impact
  • Unsalted butter softened – please don’t microwave it into soup
  • Granulated sugar – classic and reliable
  • Brown sugar – adds depth and that cozy flavor
  • Eggs – room temperature if you’re feeling fancy
  • Vanilla extract – the emotional support ingredient
  • Dark or semi-sweet chocolate for coating – this is where the magic happens
  • Powdered sugar optional – for that dusty “ash” firewood look

Instructions

  • Preheat and prep.
  • Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Yes, parchment matters. Cookies glued to trays are not trending.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside and admire how professional you look.
  • Cream butter and sugars.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. This step matters—fluffy butter = better cookies.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. The dough should look smooth and rich, not grainy or broken.
  • Combine everything.
  • Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stop when just combined. Overmixing here is how cookies lose their joy.
  • Shape the firewood.
  • Scoop dough and roll into log shapes, about finger-length. Don’t stress perfection—uneven logs = realistic firewood vibes.
  • Bake.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes until set but still soft inside. Let them cool completely before the next step. Patience is key.
  • Chocolate coat time.
  • Melt chocolate gently. Dip or drizzle cookies so they look like bark-covered logs. Optional but highly encouraged.
  • Final touch.
  • Lightly dust with powdered sugar if you want that trendy “ash” effect. Congratulations—you nailed it.