Introduction
Double chocolate chunk cookies are a delightful treat that bring together the rich flavors of cocoa and chocolate in every bite. These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and are sure to impress friends and family. With a soft and chewy texture, these cookies are an indulgent dessert that are simple to prepare.
Detailed Ingredients with measures
– All-purpose flour: 2 cups
– Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¾ cup
– Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
– Salt: ½ teaspoon
– Unsalted butter: ¾ cup, softened
– Brown sugar: 1 cup, packed
– Granulated sugar: ½ cup
– Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
– Eggs: 2 large
– Semi-sweet chocolate chunks: 1 cup
– Dark chocolate chunks: 1 cup
Prep Time
Approximately 15 minutes is required to prepare the cookie dough before baking.
Cook Time, Total Time, Yield
The cookies typically take around 10-12 minutes to bake. The total time from start to finish is about 30 minutes, and the recipe yields approximately 24 delicious cookies.
Detailed Directions and Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mixing the Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps.
Step 3: Creaming Butter and Sugars
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Step 4: Adding Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Step 5: Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
Step 6: Adding Chocolate Chunks
Fold in the chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7: Portioning the Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
Step 8: Baking
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly underbaked.
Step 9: Cooling
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Note 1: Storing Cookies
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Note 2: Chocolate Chunks
Feel free to use a mix of dark, milk, or white chocolate chunks according to your preference.
Note 3: Adjusting Texture
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and for a firmer texture, let them bake a minute longer.
Note 4: Freezing Dough
Cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Scoop out the dough, freeze the balls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for storage. Baking time may need to be adjusted.
