Description
Dark Chocolate Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for any occasion, especially perfect for Memorial Day gatherings. These cookies are rich, gooey, and packed with intense chocolate flavor that will transport you back to your sweetest childhood memories. With a crispy edge and a chewy center, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or paired with a scoop of ice cream, these treats promise to elevate any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 60% cocoa)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix on low speed until just combined. Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in nuts like walnuts or pecans. Substitute dark chocolate chips with milk or white chocolate for flavor variations. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking to enhance texture.