Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these ultimate giant chocolate cookies that promise pure indulgence. Rich, fudgy, and irresistibly large, each cookie delivers a decadent chocolate experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Chocolate Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by setting oven to 350F and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and airy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth.
- Separately combine dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt – using a whisk to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold chocolate chunks through the dough, distributing them evenly for maximum chocolate enjoyment in each bite.
- Portion generous dough mounds (approximately 1/4 cup) onto prepared baking sheets, leaving substantial space between cookies to allow spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for crisp edges while maintaining a soft, slightly underbaked center for ultimate chewiness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 10 minutes to set structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Let butter and eggs reach room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chunks to elevate the cookie’s rich flavor profile.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, ensuring equal measurement.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg