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Ultimate Chocolate Cookies

These Ultimate Chocolate Cookies are a chocolate lover's dream! Packed with chips, chunks, and a sprinkle of sea salt for irresistible flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Chocolate, Cookies, Easy, Quick
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

Dry 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)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Add-ins & Toppings

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks
  • 3/4 cup chocolate baking wafers or big chocolate chunks for pressing on top of cookies
  • sea salt flakes for sprinkling on cookies

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking and perfect chewy texture.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the room-temperature butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Using a spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips and chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough.

Shaping and Baking

  • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop generous amounts of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Press a few chocolate baking wafers or large chocolate chunks into the tops of each cookie for an extra chocolatey kick.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each cookie just before baking to enhance flavor.
  • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to maintain chewy texture.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Spatula
  • Cooling Rack

Notes

  • For a seasonal twist, add cinnamon, peppermint extract, or nuts to the dough.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
  • Rewarm cookies in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or oven at 350°F for a few minutes before serving.