Description
Delicious chocolate cookies made with rich dark chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170g dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 85g unsalted butter
- 100g granulated sugar
- 50g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 65g all-purpose flour
- 15g cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- to taste Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate and butter over simmering water or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs on high speed for 3–5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Slowly add in the melted chocolate mixture along with the vanilla extract. Mix on low until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula. The batter will resemble thick brownie batter.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the batter using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make sure to let the cookies cool before serving for the best texture.
- These cookies pair beautifully with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg