The Wookey Cookie
Makes 18 cookies
Prep: 15 minutes
Cooling/Chilling: 1.5 hours
Cook: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
-1 ½ cup Wookey Hole Cheese
-1 cup Unsalted Butter
-1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
-1/4 tsp of Vanilla
- 1 ½ tbsp Orange Zest
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
-1 ½ cup of All Purpose Flour
- 61% Dark Chocolate
Instructions:
1. Finely grate Wookey Hole and orange zest into a bowl.
2. Incorporate butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the bowl with the cheese
and zest mixture.
3. Gradually fold in the flour, stirring at a low speed, until you achieve a dough that's cohesive
yet slightly crumbly.
4.Gently bring the dough together to create a single dough ball. If necessary, knead it briefly
to combine, but avoid over-kneading.
5.Shape the dough into a uniform log measuring about 6-7 inches in length. Encase it tightly
in plastic wrap, twisting the ends to seal. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 90
minutes. Alternatively, you can refrigerate it for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
6. When ready to bake, set your oven to 350F and line your baking trays with parchment
paper.
7. Bake the cookie slices for 12-15 minutes. They should have a slight golden hue around the
edges while retaining a lighter color on top. A longer bake will make the cookies crunchier,
whereas a shorter bake will keep them softer.
8.Once baked, set the cookies aside on a cooling rack until they're completely cooled.
9.Roughly chop the chocolate into smaller bits.
10. Melt the chocolate either using a double boiler or microwave. If using a microwave, begin
with a 1-minute interval, followed by 15-second intervals, ensuring you stir after each.
11. Quarter-dip each cookie into the melted chocolate.
12. Garnish the chocolate-covered section with a sprinkle of Wookey Hole cheese and some
additional orange zest to boost flavor.
13. Allow the chocolate on the cookies to solidify for around 30 minutes before enjoying
them.