Chewy Chocolate Cookies
When you're craving chocolate, nothing beats a batch of freshly baked cookies.
Steps for Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Here's a step-by-step instructions for making Chewy Chocolate Cookies:
- Heat oven to 350°.
- In large mixer bowl; cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
- Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually blend into creamed mixture. Stir in peanut butter or chocolate chips.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-9 minutes. (Do not overbake; cookies will be soft. They will puff while baking and flatten while cooling.).
- Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet onto wire rack. Cool completely.
Why you'll love Chewy Chocolate Cookies
- Irresistible Texture: Chewy chocolate cookies offer a delightful combination of a soft, chewy interior and slightly crisp edges, creating a satisfying contrast that keeps you coming back for more. This unique texture enhances the overall eating experience, making every bite a treat.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: The use of high-quality chocolate chips or chunks in chewy chocolate cookies ensures a deep, rich flavor that satisfies any chocolate lover’s cravings. With each bite, the melted chocolate bursts with flavor, elevating the cookie to a decadent dessert that is hard to resist.
- Versatile and Easy to Customize: Chewy chocolate cookies can be easily adapted to suit various tastes and preferences. Whether you want to add nuts, dried fruits, or even a sprinkle of sea salt on top, the recipe can be modified to create a personalized treat that caters to different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 cups butter or 1 1/4 cups margarine, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3⁄4 cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups peanut butter chips (12 oz. pkg.) or 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz. pkg.)
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350°.
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In large mixer bowl; cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
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Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually blend into creamed mixture. Stir in peanut butter or chocolate chips.
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Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-9 minutes. (Do not overbake; cookies will be soft. They will puff while baking and flatten while cooling.).
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Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet onto wire rack. Cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure you use room temperature ingredients, especially the butter and eggs, as this helps create a uniform dough that results in a chewy texture; also, be careful not to overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to allow the flavors to meld and to prevent the cookies from spreading too much, leading to a thicker and chewier final product.
