Chocolate Cookies
Rich, chewy homemade chocolate cookies filled with chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion or simply as a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Add one at a time.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Fluff the flour before measuring.
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a chewier texture, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. The cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.