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Chocolate Cookies

Deliciously rich chocolate cookies with a gooey chocolate chip center that are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 cups Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cutting the cold, cubed butter into smaller pieces.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Incorporate cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder into the mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add cake flour and all-purpose flour, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fold in mini chocolate chips and regular chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Roll the dough into balls about the size of two tablespoons and chill in the fridge for an additional 10 minutes.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and space the cookies about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake the cookies for 8-12 minutes, keeping an eye on them to avoid overbaking.
  5. Once out of the oven, gently press any edges that have spread too much back towards the center.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Serve warm with a glass of milk or coffee. Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.