Description
Delight in these rich and chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies, combining the deep flavor of cocoa with melty chocolate chips for the ultimate indulgent treat. Perfectly soft with a fudgy center and slightly crisp edges, these cookies are easy to make and satisfy any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and cocoa.
- Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until the dough comes together without overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Portion Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly soft and fudgy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra fudgy cookies, slightly underbake them and allow cookies to finish setting on the baking tray.
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Swirl in peanut butter or other nut butters to create fun and delicious variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
