Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate chocolate chip cookies are my absolute favorite indulgence, and I love sharing them because they're so ridiculously easy to make. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll have a batch ready for the oven, making them perfect for when you need dessert fast without the fuss. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make these treats feel a little bit virtuous, even though they taste wonderfully decadent. The combination of dark chocolate chips and cocoa powder creates an intense chocolate flavor that keeps people coming back for more. Trust me, once you bake these, your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gdark chocolate chips
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 1 gbaking soda
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: use a silicone mat for easy cookie removal.
- 2
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Don't overmix – the cookies should still have a bit of texture.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: The dough should still be slightly lumpy – that's okay!
- 6
Stir in dark chocolate chips.
Tip: Use a mix of dark and milk chocolate for an extra-decadent treat.
- 7
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Tip: For a crisper cookie, bake for 30 minutes; for a chewier cookie, bake for 20 minutes.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
Tip: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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