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Chocolate cookies with melted centers and sea salt flakes

Chocolate Cookies: Simple, Moist, and Full of Flavor


  • Author: Zina
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These chewy chocolate cookies recipe are rich, soft, and deeply chocolaty with just seven basic ingredients. Perfect for weeknights or gifting.


Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup white sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips


Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. Fold in chocolate chips.

6. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.

7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

8. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.

9. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.

10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Add sea salt flakes or espresso powder for a gourmet touch.

Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: chocolate cookies, chewy cookies, easy chocolate cookie recipe