Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rich, velvety dark chocolate chunks nestled within a chewy, buttery cookie – what’s not to adore?

These soft-baked treats are the epitome of comfort food, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or gifting to loved ones.

With a simplicity that belies their complexity of flavor, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Set aside.

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Beat in the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients (flour mixture) until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Stir in the dark chocolate chips.

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield: 10 cookies.

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate chips for the best flavor. Make sure to use room temperature butter for a lighter cookie texture.

Don’t overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies.

If you want a chewier cookie, bake for 9-10 minutes. If you prefer a crisper cookie, bake for 11-12 minutes.

These cookies freeze well, so consider storing some in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

To ensure the cookies retain their freshness, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 100mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 29g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 14g
• Protein: 2g