Dark Chocolate Slice and Bake Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate slice and bake cookies are my go to when I want something impressive without much fuss. The beauty of this recipe is that you can make the dough ahead, refrigerate it, and bake fresh cookies whenever the craving strikes. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make these treats feel a little bit guilt free, and the whole batch comes together in under an hour from start to finish. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal mixing, even busy weeknights become an opportunity for homemade cookie goodness.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gdark chocolate chips
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 50 gbrown sugar
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 2 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 50 gchopped hazelnuts (optional)(for added texture and flavor)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for easier mixing.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- 6
Stir in the dark chocolate chips and hazelnuts (if using).
Tip: Don't overmix to prevent a tough cookie.
- 7
Scoop the dough into balls, about 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter. Place on the prepared baking tray, leaving 2.5 cm of space between each cookie.
Tip: For a more rounded cookie, press the dough gently with a fork.
- 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are just slightly soft.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cookies to avoid overbaking.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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