Ingredients
- ½ lb unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large eggs, room temperature
- ⅔ cup good unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ lbs semisweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract, then add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the cocoa powder until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed just until combined.
- Fold in semisweet chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop scoops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to customize with nuts or dried fruits for added texture.
