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Lump of Coal Cookies

By: Liz  /  Published: December 21, 2018  /  Updated: May 19, 2020  /   Leave a comment

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These lump of coal cookies were inspired by a visit I took to an old coal mine in West Virginia last fall. I bought some coal cookies from the gift shop and they were delicious, so I knew I had to try making some at home!

A close up of lump of coal cookies

As luck would have it, Ross Canter from Cookie Good was sharing his recipe for Naughty and Nice cookies on TV this week and his naughty cookies were close to what I was envisioning for my own lump of coal cookies, so I decided to make his version and blog it.

The key ingredient for the jet black color is the cocoa powder, so listen carefully to what I’m about to say. You need black cocoa powder – BLACK, and here’s where I had to do my own research and taste testing.

I tried a couple different types of black cocoa, and this one is the one you should get. It’s made from ultra dark chocolate but it’s Dutched so that the flavor is mellower and it gives the cookies a proper delicious bittersweet OREO chocolate cookie taste.

Dutch cocoa in measuring cup

And boy, does it ever give the perfect “sooty” look to the lump of coal cookie dough!

lump of coal cookie dough

Once the dough is ready, roll it into balls and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes or so. Then roll the balls in black sanding sugar to give the cookies a bit of sparkle!

cookie ball rolled in black sanding sugar

Place them on a baking sheet and bake!

cookie balls on baking sheet

They’ll flatten a little bit so make sure you give them room on your tray.

freshly baked lump of coal cookies

Aren’t they cute?

lump of coal cookies on cooling rack

Once cooled, store them in an airtight container so they’ll maintain their chewy softness.

lump of coal cookies on platter

Gift giving tip: Package a few in a clear cellophane bag and slip inside Christmas stockings.

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Lump of Coal Cookies

Liz - Eat Move Make
Lump of coal cookies are rich, chewy, delicious and absolutely adorable! They'll be a new family favorite and they make fun stocking stuffers!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Chill Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 52 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups black cocoa
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed OREO cookies
  • black sanding sugar

Instructions
 

  • In electric mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Mix in cocoa powder. (You may want to stir it in a bit by hand to get it started so the cocoa doesn't go flying everywhere.)
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Gradually fold into butter and cocoa mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed OREOS. Form into balls; chill in refrigerator.
  • While dough is chilling, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Roll balls in black sanding sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake about 12 minutes. Let stand on cookie sheet one minute; transfer to wire cooling rack.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 174IUCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg
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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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I’m the founder of Eat Move Make and a North Carolina mom of two humans and six cats. I love to cook, bake, craft and travel. I’m also addicted to tea (but not sweet tea).

When I’m not creating something in my kitchen, and since my kids are now adults, I’m all about my bucket list of travel destinations and adventures.

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