Enjoy the chocolaty delight of these Dark Chocolate Cookies. They are rich and decadent with a deep cocoa flavor and soft, chewy centers.
These Dark Chocolate Cookies are rich, fudgy treats with a deep cocoa flavor, soft, chewy centers, and crisp edges. Their intense chocolate taste gives them a more decadent flavor than traditional cookies, while still being sweet enough to satisfy any chocolate craving.
For more chocolate cookie recipes you have to check out my Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies, Triple Chocolate Cookies, and Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies.
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Why You Will Love These Dark Chocolate Cookies
- The unsweetened cocoa powder gives these cookies a deep chocolate flavor that is richer than other chocolate cookies but still has that perfect balance of sweetness.
- This recipe uses chocolate chunks compared to chocolate chips adding more chocolate flavor into every bite.
- These double chocolate chip cookies use simple ingredients, have a quick bake time which is why they are included in my Easy Cookie Recipes!
Recipe Ingredients
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Gives the dough that dark chocolate flavor and color.
Chocolate Chunks – Gives a fun texture and extra chocolaty goodness compared to chocolate chips.
Light Brown Sugar – Helps add a chewy center to these cookies.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make Dark Chocolate Cookies
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or using an electric mixer, add the softened butter and sugars and beat until soft and fluffy.
Step 3: Next, add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
Step 4: Then, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and stir until a dough forms.
Step 5: Add 2 cups of chocolate chunks and using a spatula, fold them into the cookie dough.
Step 6: Next, using a 1 Tbsp size cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
Step 7: Then, use the extra ½ cup of chocolate chunks and place chocolate chunks all over the top of the cookie dough balls.
Step 8: Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until done then set aside to cool.
Step 9: Finally, serve and enjoy!
FAQs
I use semi-sweet chocolate chunks however you can use any chocolate you prefer. Some I would recommend would be dark chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or even chopped chocolate.
Of course! Walnuts, pecans, caramel pieces, dried cherries, or even a sprinkle of flaky sea salt pair especially well with dark chocolate.
Storage Information
You can store any leftovers of these dark chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container on your counter at room temperature for 4-5 days. For longer storage you can store them in your fridge for up to 1 week or freeze them in your freezer for up to 3 months.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter - softened
- 1 cup brown sugar - packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks - divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
- In a bowl of a stand mixer add the softened butter and sugars and beat until soft and fluffy.
- Next, add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Then, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until a dough forms.
- Add 2 cups of chocolate chunks and fold them into the cookie dough.
- Next, using a 1 Tbsp size cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Use the extra ½ cup of chocolate chunks and place chocolate chunks all over the top of the cookie dough balls.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until done then set aside to cool.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
