Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Chocolate Cookies that are rich, soft, and full of chocolatey goodness:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks, if you prefer)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix the Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in the Chocolate Chips:
Stir in the chocolate chips (or chunks) by hand using a spatula or spoon.
7. Scoop the Dough:
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough (about 1-1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake:
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set, but the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet after removing them from the oven.
9. Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Serve:
- Enjoy these soft and chewy chocolate cookies with a glass of milk or as a sweet treat on their own!
These cookies are perfect for any chocolate lover and can be easily customized by adding nuts, other types of chocolate, or even a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor