Chocolate Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
20 cookies
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Calories
285 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Cookies
Description
The Chocolate Cookies recipe starts by melting unsalted butter and whisking in natural cocoa powder and optional instant coffee grounds, which enhance the chocolate flavor. Brown sugar and granulated sugar are added for sweetness, along with eggs and vanilla extract to provide structure and moisture. Dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, and salt—are combined separately before being folded gradually into the wet mixture. Small pieces of chopped semisweet or dark chocolate are mixed in to create melty spots throughout the cookie. The dough is chilled to firm up, allowing the cookies to spread less and develop a more fudgy center when baked.
Cookies are portioned into large 3-tablespoon scoops, rolled into balls, and baked at 350°F until set but still soft inside. The result is a cookie with a rich chocolate taste, a tender texture complemented by slightly crisp edges, and intense chocolate chunks. The optional coffee grounds deepen the cocoa notes without detectable coffee flavor.
After cooling, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The recipe accommodates adjustments in cookie size and indulgence by varying bake time or scoop size.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter unsalted
- ⅔ cups cocoa powder natural
- ½ teaspoon instant coffee grounds optional
- 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg room temperature, large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon table salt
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate chopped into small pieces, or dark chocolate bar
Instructions
- Place butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted.
- Immediately add cocoa powder and instant coffee (if using) and whisk until well-combined.
- Add sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk vigorously until thoroughly combined and batter is smooth.
- In a separate, medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet until completely combined.
- Add chopped chocolate and stir until well distributed.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Once dough has chilled, scoop into 3 Tablespoon-sized scoops (60g) (for more uniform cookies, roll between your palms into smooth balls) and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2” (5cm) apart.
- Transfer to center rack of 350F (175C) oven and bake for 9-11 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.
Notes
- Natural cocoa powder provides a rich chocolate base, but Dutch or dark cocoa can be used as alternatives.
- For smaller cookies, reduce the scoop size and shorten the baking time accordingly.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing; they keep well at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- The optional instant coffee grounds enhance the chocolate depth without adding a coffee taste.
- This recipe was updated in 2019 to increase fudginess and chocolate flavor compared to the original version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 312IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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