Ultimate Chocolate Cookies
Indulge in these rich, chewy Ultimate Chocolate Cookies packed with chocolate chunks and a hint of sea salt!
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 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 for pressing on top of cookies
- Sea salt flakes for sprinkling on cookies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s nice and hot when you’re ready to bake.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cocoa powder until fully combined. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy and light in color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until everything is well incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chocolate chunks with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press a few chocolate baking wafers or big chocolate chunks on top of each cookie for an extra chocolatey touch.
- Before baking, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each cookie. This adds a wonderful contrast to the sweetness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Remember, they will continue to cook a bit after being removed from the oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Cookie Scoop
- Cooling Rack
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to ensure proper mixing.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- For a crunchier texture, add nuts like walnuts or pecans.