Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Elevate your cookie game with these irresistible Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chunk Cookies! Packed with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chunks and a hint of espresso powder, these treats offer a bold twist on a classic favorite. The secret ingredient enhances the rich chocolate flavor, creating a depth of taste that’s sure to impress. With a perfectly soft and chewy texture, these cookies come together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making them ideal for everything from last-minute gatherings to indulgent weeknight baking. Whether served warm with melty chocolate or cooled for grab-and-go snacking, these cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect for chocolate lovers, espresso enthusiasts, and anyone seeking the best homemade cookie recipe out there!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 teaspoon secret ingredient (espresso powder)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
Add the vanilla extract and the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder (the secret ingredient) until evenly combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy your rich, chewy cookies with a hint of espresso flavoring!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.1 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.3 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2641 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 686.9 g | 250% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.7 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 407.1 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 28.7 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 2087 mg | 44% | |
*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.
