Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these Dutch Cocoa Cookies. Soft and fudgy, these cookies are perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars, then mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in the chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking for a gourmet touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
