Description
These Ultimate Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies are a decadent twist on the classic treat, featuring rich dark chocolate chips for a deeper, more intense chocolate flavor. Perfectly soft in the center with slightly crisp edges, these cookies are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth with every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and white sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips: Fold the dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, ensuring they are well-distributed.
- Scoop the dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers appear set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by removing them when centers are still a bit soft.
- You can substitute dark chocolate chips with semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips if preferred.
- Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing cookie dough balls before baking can help maintain their shape and texture.
