Chocolate Sand Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 200°C (approximately 400°F).
2. 2
   In a bowl or a food processor, mix flour with cocoa powder and sugar.
3. 3
   Add the butter cut in small pieces and mix all ingredients until mixture resembles coarse sand.
4. 4
   Add the cream and mix everything, kneading until mixture is smooth and creamy.
5. 5
   Scoop portions of dough and shape into walnut-sized balls.
6. 6
   Place balls on a greased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Flatten balls slightly with the back of a fork and bake for about 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Place cookies on a wire rack to cool.
9. 9
   Break chocolate into squares and melt with the cream for 1 minute at full power in the microwave.
10. 10
    To prepare chocolate glaze on stovetop, heat cream in a saucepan over low heat and then add the chocolate cut into squares.
11. 11
    Stir with a whisk until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
12. 12
    Pour mixture over cookies. Let cool completely and store in an airtight container.