Craving rich, fudgy, and decadent chocolate cookies? 🍪 These homemade chocolate cookies are loaded with deep cocoa flavor, gooey chocolate chips, and a soft, chewy texture that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Whether you’re baking for a holiday, a party, or just a personal treat, these chocolate cookies are quick, easy, and absolutely addictive. Plus, they’re better than store-bought and made with simple pantry staples!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Super Chocolatey – Double the cocoa, double the chocolate chips!
✔ Soft & Chewy – The perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
✔ Easy to Make – One bowl, no chilling needed!
✔ Customizable – Add nuts, white chocolate, or caramel!
✔ Great for Freezing – Bake ahead and enjoy later!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
How to Make Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips for extra richness! 🍫
Step 4: Scoop & Bake
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Step 5: Enjoy!
Serve warm with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream! 🍦
Tips for the Best Chocolate Cookies
✔ Use Room Temperature Butter – Helps create a soft texture.
✔ Don’t Overbake – Cookies continue to set after coming out of the oven.
✔ For Extra Gooeyness – Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
✔ Want a Fudgier Cookie? – Use more brown sugar for a softer texture.
✔ Add a Sprinkle of Sea Salt – Enhances the chocolate flavor!
Variations & Add-Ins
🌰 Chocolate Nut Cookies – Stir in walnuts or pecans for crunch.
🍪 Triple Chocolate Cookies – Add white & dark chocolate chips.
🔥 Spicy Chocolate Cookies – A pinch of cinnamon & cayenne for a kick.
☕ Mocha Cookies – Mix in 1 tsp espresso powder for a coffee twist!
Storage & Freezing Tips
- Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Warm in the microwave for 10 seconds for a fresh-baked taste!
Final Thoughts
These chocolate cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness! Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just craving something sweet, this easy recipe will be your new go-to.
Try them today and let us know how they turn out! Happy baking! 🍫🍪
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