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chocolate cookies recipe

Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Pinklady
The origins of chocolate cookies trace back to the 1930s when Ruth Graves Wakefield, the creator of Toll House cookies, accidentally invented chocolate chip cookies while working at her Massachusetts inn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 Cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins:

  • 1 ½ cups (225g) chocolate chips or chunks (semi-sweet or dark)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients:
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugars:
    In another large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Incorporate the Eggs and Vanilla:
    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
    Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix on low speed to avoid overmixing, stopping once everything is just combined.
  • Fold in the Chocolate Chips:
    Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks with a spatula.
  • Scoop and Shape the Dough:
    Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop evenly-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
  • Bake the Cookies:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should look slightly underdone in the center; they’ll firm up as they cool.
  • Cool and Serve:
    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or store for later!

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