Description
Delight in these gooey Hot Chocolate Cookies that perfectly blend rich chocolate flavors and a hint of vanilla, evoking warm memories of winter baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat soft butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each. Sprinkle a little sea salt on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Avoid overbaking to maintain gooey centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate, winter treats, baking, dessert, family recipe