Description
Soft, buttery chocolate cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for gifting, holidays, or cozy treats.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Optional: sea salt flakes or powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
1. Beat butter with granulated and brown sugar until creamy.
2. Add egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
3. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
5. Scoop dough into small balls and place on lined baking sheet.
6. Flatten slightly with fingers or glass bottom.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
8. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
9. Optional: garnish with powdered sugar, sea salt, or chocolate drizzle.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor.
Chill dough for 20 minutes if kitchen is warm.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freeze dough balls for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg