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Fudgy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Salt

Fudgy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Salt
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Fudgy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Salt are irresistibly rich and gooey, combining deep chocolate flavor from both cocoa powder and chocolate chips with a perfect chewy texture and a hint of flaky sea salt that enhances every bite. Simple to make with shelf-stable ingredients, these cookies deliver decadent indulgence suitable for beginners and experienced bakers alike.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by measuring all ingredients accurately. Make sure the butter is softened but not melted. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This aeration is key for texture.
  3. Add the Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, creating a smooth and glossy batter base that will hold the dry ingredients well.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients Separately: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps distribute the leavening agent and salt evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients into Wet Mixture: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can toughen the cookies.
  6. Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough ensuring an even spread of chocolate in every cookie.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place dough mounds evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking.
  8. Bake and Cool: Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are set but centers still appear slightly soft. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and deepen flavors.
  • Measure flour properly using a kitchen scale or spoon and level method to avoid dry, crumbly cookies.
  • Do not overbake; cookies will continue to set after removal from the oven—aim for soft centers for perfect fudginess.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best depth of chocolate flavor and color.
  • Always add flaky sea salt on top just before baking for the best contrast and texture.

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