Description
Rich, chewy chocolate cookies packed with cocoa and chocolate chips — a perfect, family-friendly dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups (270g) chocolate chips or chunks
- Optional add-ins – Chopped nuts, dried cranberries, crushed peppermint candy
- Flavor boosts – 1 tsp espresso powder or zest from 1 orange
Instructions
- Prep the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs and flavorings: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and flavor boosts if using.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in add-ins: Stir in chocolate chips or other add-ins.
- Scoop and shape: Use a cookie scoop to portion dough, placing 2 inches apart on sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8–12 minutes until edges set but centers look soft.
- Cool: Rest on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- For dairy-free cookies, use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Estimated nutrition values — may vary based on ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies