Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures a smooth, lump-free dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop the Dough:
- Use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are set, but the centers are still soft.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain the fudgy texture.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Add nuts, caramel, or white chocolate for creative twists.
- Tip: For extra fudgy cookies, slightly underbake them and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg