Description
Indulge in these Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, perfectly soft and fudgy with a rich chocolate flavor enhanced by semi-sweet chocolate chips. These cookies balance sweetness and intense cocoa notes, making them a delightful treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/8 cups unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks + 2 Tbsp)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder, natural
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the cookies.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Stir until well incorporated and smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the two large eggs and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until fully blended and slightly fluffy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, careful not to overmix to preserve chewiness.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for melty pockets of chocolate in every bite.
- Scoop onto baking sheets: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough spaced an inch or two apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for maximum chewiness.
- Cool before serving: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- For an extra fudgy texture, slightly underbake the cookies by removing them when centers still look soft.
- Room temperature eggs help create a smooth batter and better texture in the cookies.
- Using natural cocoa powder provides a rich chocolate flavor with a slight acidity, balancing the sweet sugars.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For a festive twist, add a handful of chopped nuts or swirl in white chocolate chips.
