Description
Indulgent dark chocolate brown sugar cookies blend rich cocoa with deep caramel notes, creating a luxurious treat that whispers comfort. Crisp edges and chewy centers invite sweet-toothed dessert enthusiasts to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (340 grams) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup (170 grams or 1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup (85 grams) dark chocolate chips
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar (for rolling, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by thoroughly whisking flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until completely integrated.
- Transform butter and brown sugar into a creamy, airy mixture by vigorously beating them together until the texture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
- Enhance the cookie base by incorporating the egg and vanilla extract, blending until the ingredients form a smooth, cohesive mixture.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient combination into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to develop a soft, malleable dough. Gently fold dark chocolate chips throughout the mixture for additional richness.
- Optimize cookie texture by chilling the prepared dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, which helps prevent excessive spreading and promotes a more structured final product.
- Form uniform cookie portions by scooping approximately 1½ tablespoons of dough and rolling into perfect spheres. Optional: Coat each dough ball in granulated sugar to create a delicate, crisp exterior.
- Arrange the dough balls strategically on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining 2 inches of separation to allow for proper expansion during baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges while maintaining a soft, tender center – a hallmark of exceptional chocolate cookies.
Notes
- Chill the dough to prevent spreading and enhance the rich, deep chocolate flavor, allowing the ingredients to meld together beautifully.
- Roll cookies in granulated sugar for a delightful crackled texture and subtle sweet crunch that complements the dark chocolate’s intensity.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like coconut sugar or monk fruit for a lower glycemic index option that maintains the cookies’ decadent profile.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same tender, moist cookie consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg