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Chocolate Cookies

Irresistible 15-Minute Chocolate Cookies That Melt Hearts

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy homemade chocolate cookies with a soft center and crisp edges.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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