Cocoa Bee Cookies Recipe

Name: Cocoa Bee Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour, plus more for dusting; ½ cup unsweetened dutch cocoa; ½ teaspoon coarse salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature; ¾ cup brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; ½ cup dark unsulphured molasses; superfine sugar, for sprinkling; 7 ½ teaspoons meringue powder; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 -6 tablespoons water; lemon yellow gel-paste food coloring

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups flour, plus more for dusting
½ cup unsweetened dutch cocoa
½ teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
½ cup dark unsulphured molasses
superfine sugar, for sprinkling
7 ½ teaspoons meringue powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 -6 tablespoons water
lemon yellow gel-paste food coloring

1
Preheat oven to 325F
2
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt baking powder, and baking soda.
3
With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes, Beat in egg and molasses, reduce speed to low.
4
Add flour mixture; beat until just combined.
5
Shape into a disk and wrap in plastic.
6
Refrigerate until cold but not hard.
7
Divide dough into quarters, Roll out each portion between two sheets of parchement to 1/4 inch thickness.
8
Chill in freezer until firm.
9
about 30 minutes.
10
Using a 3-inch bee cutter cut out the shapes.
11
Gather together the scraps; reroll and cut out.
12
Space 1-inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment.
13
Bake cookies until firm, 10-12 minutes.
14
Let cool.
15
YELLOW ROYAL ICING:.
16
With an electric mixer on low speed, beat meringue powder, sugar and 3 tablespoons water until smooth, about 1 minute.
17
Add more water, 1 tablespoons at a time until the mixture is the consistency of honey.
18
Add the food coloring until desired color is reached.
19
Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a small plain round tip (such as Ateco#2) .
20
Use immediately.
21
Brush water on wings of bees and sprinkle immediately with sanding sugar, shaking off excess.
22
Decorate bodies with royal icing and immediately sprinkle with sanding sugar, shaking off excess.
23
Let cookies set, at least 2 hours.
24
Cookies can be stored in airtight containers up to 2 weeks.

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups flour, plus more for dusting, ½ cup unsweetened dutch cocoa, ½ teaspoon coarse salt, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cocoa Bee Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cocoa Bee Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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