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Close-up of soft Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with melted chocolate chunks on a cooling rack

Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 20-24 cookies 1x

Description

These soft, fudgy Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies combine deep cocoa flavor with gooey dark chocolate chunks for an indulgent treat. Perfectly balanced between chewy centers and crisp edges, this easy baking recipe delivers bakery-quality cookies at home.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    2. Cream butter with dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.

    3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

    4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

    5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

    6. Fold in dark chocolate chunks gently with a spatula.

    7. Optional: chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.

    8. Scoop 1½ tablespoon portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    9. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.

    10. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie
    • Calories: 200
    • Sugar: 15
    • Sodium: 150
    • Fat: 10
    • Saturated Fat: 6
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 25
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 3
    • Cholesterol: 30

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