Chewy Chocolate Cookies: Your Go-To Recipe for Deep Cocoa Comfort

If chocolate chip cookies are the popular girls of the dessert world, chocolate cookies are their mysterious, moodier cousins—and we love them just as much. These are the kind of cookies you bake when you’re in the mood for something bold, chocolatey, and undeniably comforting. Soft in the middle, with slightly crisp edges and a deep cocoa flavor, they’re perfect with a cold glass of milk or a cozy mug of coffee.

This recipe is simple enough for weeknight baking, yet rich and luxurious enough to impress. Whether you’re looking to satisfy a chocolate craving or fill your kitchen with the kind of smell that stops people in their tracks, these chewy chocolate cookies have your back.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
• Optional: dark chocolate chunks, sea salt flakes

Directions

Step 1: Cream It Up

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 2–3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

Step 2: Dry Ingredients Come In

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until a rich, dark dough forms.

Step 3: Add the Chocolate (Because You Can Never Have Too Much)

Fold in the chocolate chips—and if you’re feeling extra, toss in some dark chocolate chunks too. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for the best chewy texture.

Step 4: Scoop and Bake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop the dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them a few inches apart. Press a few extra chocolate chips on top for those bakery-style pools of chocolate.

Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Flavor Boosts (Optional but Recommended)

• Espresso powder: Add 1/2 teaspoon to the dough to deepen the chocolate flavor.
• Sea salt: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top right after baking for that sweet-salty magic.
• Stuffed twist: Press a small square of chocolate or caramel into the center of each dough ball before baking for an extra gooey middle.

Final Thoughts

These chewy chocolate cookies are the kind of treat you’ll find yourself making again and again. They’re classic but crave-worthy, simple but sophisticated—perfect for gifting, parties, or no reason at all. When life calls for chocolate (and doesn’t it always?), this is the recipe to reach for.

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