Chocolate Butter Cookies
Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of these Chocolate Butter Cookies, a recipe that delivers the perfect balance of buttery softness and deep cocoa flavor. These delectable treats, made with a blend of unsalted butter, granulated and brown sugar, and premium cocoa powder, boast a cookie dough that comes together effortlessly in under 20 minutes. Optional semi-sweet chocolate chips add delightful bursts of sweetness to every bite. Lightly flattened for a rustic look and baked to perfection with slightly crisp edges and soft centers, these cookies are ideal for satisfying chocolate cravings. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or even a gift, this recipe yields 24 irresistible cookies that stay fresh for up to a week in an airtight container. Whether you’re a cookie connoisseur or a casual baker, this recipe is your ticket to heavenly chocolate decadence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 unit Egg yolks
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 100 grams Semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer at medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and egg yolks to the creamed mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
If using chocolate chips, fold them into the dough using a spatula.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use the back of a fork to lightly press each ball down into a slightly flattened shape.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. The centers may still look slightly soft, which is fine as they will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delicious chocolate butter cookies, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.1 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.9 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 812 mg | 271% | |
| Sodium | 1464 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.1 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.2 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
