If you’re a chocolate lover, this Chewy Chocolate Cookie Recipe is a game-changer. Quick to whip up and fully customisable, these treats are perfect for indulging your sweet tooth. Add your favourite toppings for a truly personalised delight, and enjoy the homemade goodness of these chunky cookies.
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The Ultimate Chocolate Cookie Recipe
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So when you need a pick-me-up or simply craving something sweet, reach for these irresistible double chocolate cookies and treat yourself to a moment of bliss.
Perfect Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Good news for first-timers! This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe guarantees easy-to-make, soft, and chewy chocolate cookies. With just a few simple steps, you’ll create the best double chocolate chip cookies ever!
Perfect Recipe for Baking with Your Kids
Invite your children to join the fun of making these easy chocolate cookies. Let them assist in scooping out the dough balls and placing nuts on top of each cookie. It’s a wonderful way to create cherished memories together in the kitchen.
Ingredients for Best Cookies
Dry Ingredients
Cocoa Powder adds rich chocolate flavour and deepens the colour of the cookies. It’s important to use 100% natural cocoa powder because it provides the purest chocolate taste without added ingredients like sugar or artificial flavors, ensuring the cookies have the best chocolate flavor possible.
All-Purpose Flour provides structure and texture to the cookies, helping them hold their shape while baking. It’s the best choice for this recipe because it strikes a balance between protein content and gluten development, resulting in cookies that are neither too dense nor too crumbly. Additionally, all-purpose flour is readily available and versatile, making it convenient for most baking needs.
Baking Soda acts as a leavening agent in the cookie dough, helping the cookies rise and achieve a soft, chewy texture. It’s essential to use in this recipe because it reacts with acidic ingredients like cocoa powder and brown sugar, producing carbon dioxide gas bubbles that expand during baking, giving the cookies their desired lift and lightness.
Dark Brown Sugar adds moisture, richness, and a deeper flavour to the cookies compared to white sugar. Its molasses content gives the cookies a hint of caramel and toffee notes, enhancing their overall taste profile. Using dark brown sugar in this recipe provides a chewier texture and a more complex flavour, making the cookies more indulgent and satisfying.
A Pinch Of Salt enhances the chocolate flavour and balances sweetness, resulting in more delicious cookies.
Wet Ingredients
Butter adds richness and flavour to the cookies. For best results use unsalted butter for this recipe, and ensure it’s at room temperature before use. Soften the butter gently if needed, avoiding overheating, which can affect the dough’s texture. If melting the butter, do so gently and allow it to cool slightly before incorporating it into the recipe. Aim for a soft consistency that blends easily with other ingredients without being too greasy.
Vanilla extract adds depth and complexity to the flavour profile of the cookies. Its rich, aromatic essence enhances the overall taste, complementing the chocolate and adding a subtle sweetness. Even in small amounts, vanilla extract can make a significant difference, elevating the cookies from ordinary to extraordinary.
Toppings
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- White Chocolate Chips
- Macadamia Nuts
For alternative toppings, consider a variety of chocolate options such as milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate, chocolate bars, chocolate chunks, and melted chocolate.
Step-by-Step Photos as a Guide:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the perfect cookie dough.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry mixture: flour, baking soda, and salt, until well combined.
In another bowl, beat the brown sugar and melted butter using a stand mixer or electric mixer until creamy. Begin mixing at low speed and gradually increase to medium speed.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Add cocoa powder to one-half of the dough and mix well to make the perfect chocolate chip cookie dough. Add chocolate chips and nuts (if using) to both dough and mix until evenly distributed.
If you prefer thicker cookies, use a measuring cup to form the cookie dough balls.
Use a medium cookie scoop or ice cream scoop for uniform dough balls.
Place dough balls on the baking sheet, and bake until golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Success Tip
Please don’t overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Instead, mix the ingredients until just combined to maintain a soft and chewy texture in your chocolate chip cookies.
FAQs
Can I freeze baked cookies?
Yes, you can freeze baked cookies. Allow the cookies to cool completely at room temperature before transferring them to an airtight container or freezer bag. Layer the cookies with parchment paper to prevent sticking, then seal the container or bag tightly. Baked cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply thaw the cookies at room temperature or reheat them in a preheated oven for a few minutes until warmed through.
What should I do if my cookies are turning out flat?
Flat cookies can be caused by several factors, including using melted butter that is too warm, not chilling the dough before baking, or using too much sugar in the recipe. To prevent flat cookies, make sure your melted butter is cooled slightly before mixing, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking, and ensure you’re measuring ingredients accurately, especially the sugar. Additionally, be mindful of your oven temperature and baking time, as baking at too high a temperature or for too long can also lead to flatter cookies. Adjusting these factors should help you achieve thicker, more evenly baked cookies.
How should I store my baked cookies?
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Layer them with parchment paper between each layer to prevent sticking. Cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure with these irresistible chocolate chip cookie recipes. Whether you’re craving soft, easy, or perfect chocolatey goodness, there’s a chocolate cookie recipe waiting to be discovered. So roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and let the aroma of freshly baked cookies fill your kitchen.
Happy baking!
Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (Easy & Chewy)
Description
Experience the ultimate treat with our Chewy Chocolate Chip Duo Delight Cookies! These irresistible cookies boast a perfect balance of rich cocoa goodness and creamy vanilla sweetness, with a delightful twist of both dark and white chocolate chips in every bite. Baked to chewy perfection, they offer a heavenly texture that melts in your mouth, making each bite an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a chocolate enthusiast or a vanilla lover, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you reaching for more. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or share them with loved ones for a truly delightful treat that everyone will adore!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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In another bowl, beat the brown sugar and melted butter until creamy.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar-butter mixture and beat until smooth.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions.
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To one portion of the dough, add the cocoa powder and mix until combined, creating chocolate dough.
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To the other portion of the dough, fold in the dark chocolate chips, creating vanilla dough with dark chocolate.
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Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoon-sized portions of each dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy your delicious chocolate and vanilla swirl cookies, or chocolate cookies with white chocolate. Or skip the chocolate and have it with nuts!
