Description
These Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies are a rich, decadent twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. Packed with semisweet chocolate chips and cocoa powder, they offer a double dose of chocolate goodness with a soft and chewy texture. A must-try for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
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Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts:
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using).
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Form Cookies:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers appear slightly soft.
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Cool:
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Sugar Variations: Use brown sugar for a chewier texture and subtle molasses flavor.
- For Chewier Cookies: Slightly underbake and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring.
- Mix-ins: Add other goodies like caramel bits, toffee pieces, or dried fruit for extra flavor.
