Chocolate truffle cookies

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to 200C/400F/gas 6/Fan 190C. Then line two baking sheets with baking paper.

• step 2

  Sift the flour, coco and baking powder into a bowl (or you can use a food processor) add the butter and sugar then turn into breadcrumb. If you used a food processor now transfer the mix to a mixing bowl. Add the beaten egg and brandy or orange juice (if using) to the mix and stir.

• step 3

  Cover bowl with cling film and chill for 30 minutes in refrigerator or around 25 minutes in freezer.

• step 4

  Put the icing sugar in a bowl. Shape walnut size peices of the dough into a rough ball and drop into the icing sugar. Once the balls are thickly coated place them on the baking tray.

• step 5

  Bake for 10 minutes. Now transfer them to a wire rack. Dust them with icing sugar and then their ready to eat.