Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of these Dark Chocolate Brown Sugar Cookies. These cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream with a perfect balance of sweetness from brown sugar. They have a soft and chewy texture that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.
- Form cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious Dark Chocolate Brown Sugar Cookies!
Notes
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
