Description
Rich chocolate fudge cookies blend indulgent cocoa with buttery sweetness for an irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each crumbly, intense bite of these classic American treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Cream butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light, airy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring each is fully integrated, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gently merge dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips and optional mix-ins throughout the dough, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Using a tablespoon, portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2-inch intervals to allow proper spreading.
- Softly press each dough ball with the back of a spoon to create a slightly flattened, rustic appearance.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers, which indicate perfect cookie consistency.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and texture development.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, more decadent cookies.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
- Try different mix-ins like crushed peppermint, sea salt, or caramel bits to customize the cookies.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the texture remains soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg