Description
Indulge in the ultimate dark chocolate chip cookies that are chewy, rich, and simply irresistible. These homemade cookies are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips or chunks (60–70% cacao)
Topping:
- Optional flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips or chunks.
- Bake: Drop dough onto baking sheets, sprinkle with sea salt if desired, and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can use semisweet chips for a slightly sweeter cookie.
- These cookies freeze well and can be enjoyed straight from the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
