Description
These Ultimate Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, rich, and packed with dark chocolate chips for an intense chocolate flavor. Perfectly balanced sweetness and a soft yet slightly crisp texture make them a classic favorite for any occasion.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to combine the leavening agents and seasoning evenly.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next, followed by the vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
- Combine the dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and toughening the cookies.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips: Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly throughout the dough, ensuring every cookie is chocolate-filled.
- Scoop the dough: Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are just set. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely and set.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate chips for richer chocolate flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To keep cookies soft, add a slice of bread in the container to retain moisture.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
