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Ultimate Chocolate Cookies

These Ultimate Chocolate Cookies are a chocolate lover's dream! Rich, fudgy, and perfectly chewy, they're irresistible!
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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 or big chocolate chunks (for pressing on top)
  • Sea salt flakes (for sprinkling)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Cookie scoop
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients - Whisk together flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
  3. Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars - Cream butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add vanilla and mix until combined.
  5. Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in Chocolate - Gently fold in chocolate chips, chunks, and wafers using a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Scoop and Shape Cookies - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Step 8: Press on Extra Chocolate - Press additional chocolate wafers or chunks on top of each cookie dough mound.
  9. Step 9: Sprinkle with Sea Salt - Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie before baking.
  10. Step 10: Bake - Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through for even baking.
  11. Step 11: Cool and Enjoy - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free baking blend.
  • Substitute coconut oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.