Description
These Soft Chocolate Cookies are a perfect treat for any chocolate lover! With a rich, fudgy texture and the perfect balance of sweetness, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings. The combination of butter, sugar, and cocoa powder creates a soft and chewy base, while the semisweet chocolate chips melt into gooey pockets of chocolate. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just treating yourself, these cookies are a crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
- Butter, softened
- White sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir this mixture into the creamed butter and sugar.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are just set.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the sheets before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a crispier cookie, bake for an additional minute or two.
- If you prefer larger cookies, you can scoop bigger portions of dough and increase the baking time slightly.
- For a fun twist, try adding nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes