Soft Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Making soft chocolate cookies at home is as easy as counting 1, 2, 3. All you need are the following ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Instructions
Let’s start by preheating oven to 375°F. Now, in a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined after each addition. Then beat in vanilla extract. Gradually add flour mixture and stir until just combined. Finally, stir in chocolate chips.
Now, line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place 1-tablespoon sized mounds of dough 3 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
These soft chocolate cookies are a delightful treat, however, they are high in calories. One serving of this recipe yields about 28 cookies and each cookie has about 140 calories. The calories come from the butter, sugars, and chocolate chips that are used in the recipe. There is also about 6 grams of fat and 2 grams of protein in each cookie. Additionally, each cookie has about 22 grams of carbohydrates and 11 grams of sugar.
Storage
These soft chocolate cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week. You can also freeze these cookies for up to two months. To freeze, place the cooled cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for 1 hour. Then, transfer the frozen cookies to a freezer-safe container and store until ready to eat. To thaw, let the cookies come to room temperature before serving.
Serving Suggestions
These soft chocolate cookies are delicious on their own, but there are many ways to enjoy them. Try topping the cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzling with melted chocolate. They are also delicious when paired with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee or tea. You can also add some chopped nuts to the batter before baking for an added crunch.
Variations
These soft chocolate cookies can be easily customized to your taste. Try adding ½ cup of chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter before baking. If you like white chocolate, try replacing the semisweet chocolate chips with white chocolate chips. For an even richer flavor, try adding 1 teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter. You can also top the cookies with a sprinkle of sea salt before baking for a sweet and salty flavor.
Conclusion
These soft chocolate cookies are a delicious treat that are sure to be a hit with the whole family. They are easy to make and are customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy them as a snack or dessert and experiment with the variations to find your favorite flavor. Give them a try today!
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