Description
These tiny, salty, chocolaty cookies are the perfect bite-sized treat for chocolate lovers who enjoy a balance of sweet and salty flavors. With a rich cocoa base, a hint of salt, and melty chocolate chips, these cookies are easy to make and deliciously addictive.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream sugars and butter: In a separate large bowl, cream the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened unsalted butter together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion dough: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded scoops of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- For crunchier cookies, bake 1-2 minutes longer, watching carefully.
- Feel free to substitute chocolate chips with chunks or nuts if preferred.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week to maintain freshness.
