Description
These Ultimate Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures with rich dark chocolate chips throughout. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are a classic American dessert that satisfies any chocolate lover’s craving.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Sugars
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate and Finishing
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips or chunks (60–70% cacao)
- Optional flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring good aeration for tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid over-working the dough and keeping the cookies tender.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in the dark chocolate chips or chunks evenly throughout the dough for rich chocolate pockets in every bite.
- Form Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Optional Salt Topping: Lightly sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball to enhance the chocolate flavor and add a subtle crunch.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are just set, ensuring a perfect chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute half of the dark chocolate with semisweet chips for a slightly sweeter cookie.
- These cookies freeze well and taste great straight from the freezer.
