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Ultimate Chocolate Cookies

These Ultimate Chocolate Cookies are a must-bake for chocolate lovers! Rich, chewy, and loaded with chocolate, they're pure bliss!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder (Dutch processed or unsweetened)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks
  • 3/4 cup chocolate baking wafers (for pressing on top of cookies)
  • Sea salt flakes (for sprinkling on cookies)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Scoop or Spoon

Method
 

Baking Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure perfect baking.
  2. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla - Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in Chocolate - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chunks for gooey goodness!
  7. Step 7: Prepare the Baking Sheets - Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  8. Step 8: Scoop the Dough - Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  9. Step 9: Press Chocolate Wafers - Press a chocolate wafer or chunk into the center of each cookie dough ball.
  10. Step 10: Sprinkle with Sea Salt - Lightly sprinkle sea salt flakes over each cookie.
  11. Step 11: Bake - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  12. Step 12: Cool and Enjoy - Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.