Description
Make rich, deeply flavored chocolate cookies with a soft, chewy center and plenty of chocolate chips throughout the dough.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional, for depth)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder, if using.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks by hand.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still appear slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the deepest chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
- Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top of the dough balls before baking for a better appearance.
- If you prefer a slightly crisp edge, bake for 1 minute longer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30