Dark Chocolate Cookies
Indulge in decadence with these irresistible Dark Chocolate Cookies, a treat that combines deep, rich cocoa flavor with the perfect balance of sweetness and a touch of sea salt. Made with melted dark chocolate chips, chunks of dark chocolate, and a hint of unsweetened cocoa powder, these cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream. Each bite offers a soft, fudgy interior paired with lightly crisp edges, while the sprinkle of coarse sea salt enhances the complexity of flavors. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, casual desserts, or anytime cravings. Whether paired with a glass of milk or served on their own, these cookies promise to satisfy every chocolate indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces dark chocolate chunks
- 0.5 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until it is fully liquefied.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the 8 ounces of dark chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and brown sugar.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the sugars and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Fold in the dark chocolate chunks using a spatula.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Sprinkle a small pinch of coarse sea salt on top of each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the centers still look slightly soft.
Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 244.9 g | 314% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.8 g | 689% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 3638 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 866.1 g | 315% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 115.3 g | 412% | |
| Total Sugars | 492.1 g | ||
| Protein | 105.9 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 754 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 80.9 mg | 449% | |
| Potassium | 6270 mg | 133% | |
*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.
