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Dark Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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Delicious and rich Dark Chocolate Cookies made with unsweetened cocoa powder and brown sugar, offering a delightful balance of deep chocolate flavor and sweetness. These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for any chocolate lover and easy to prepare with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened dark cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Mix Dry Into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow it to firm up, which helps maintain shape during baking.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  7. Shape Cookies: Using a scoop or spoon, portion the chilled dough into 16 equal balls. Roll each between your hands until smooth. Place them on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, until the cookies are set but still soft in the center. Avoid over-baking to keep them chewy.
  9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the cookie sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • Make sure to chill the dough well to prevent cookies from spreading too much while baking.
  • For extra texture, you can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough before chilling.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to avoid sticking and promote even baking.
  • Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Do not overbake; remove the cookies just as they set for a soft, chewy texture.

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