Description
These tiny, salty, chocolaty cookies are a perfect bite-sized treat for chocolate lovers. With a rich cocoa flavor balanced by a hint of salt, and studded with melty chocolate chips, these cookies bake up crisp on the edges and chewy in the center. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a dessert to share.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to combine them thoroughly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar using a mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture until well combined and smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution without breaking them.
- Portion Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat, spaced apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies are set and the edges are firm.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven—start checking at 10 minutes.
- For a saltier accent, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie before baking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness.
