Soft and Chewy Chocolate Cookies
The softest, chewiest Chocolate Cookies ever are just a simple recipe away. Just a handful of ingredients will earn you countless friends when you enter the room with a tray full of these baked beauties.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Coarse sugar or salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, ensuring each is well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheet and bake until the edges are set, about 9 minutes.
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar or salt right after baking for an extra flavor kick.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Keep your cookies in an airtight container to maintain their chewy goodness.
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