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The Very Best Chocolate Cookies
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Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
30m
This recipe for The Very Best Chocolate Cookies yields rich and decadent treats that are perfect for any chocolate lover. With a hint of espresso and optional cardamom, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Rolling them in sugar adds a delightful crunch to each bite.
Ingredients
Servings:
24
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Steps
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Preheat oven to 350. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy and light. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing gently until just combined.
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Add flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined into a soft dough.
3
Form into balls (about ¼ cup per cookie / ball). Roll each ball in the extra sugar (mixed with cardamom, if you want). Bake for 10-12 minutes (I recommend 6-8 at a time on the baking sheet, so you’ll need to bake in batches). Remove from oven and let them rest – you want the cookies settle down a bit and give you crisped edges with thicker, soft-baked centers.
Notes
These cookies are delicate and they can break easily, so be sure to let them cool fully before handling them too much. I’d recommend storing them in the fridge so they stay a bit stronger for transporting around to all your various Christmas events. 🙂
If you find the dough is very sticky, or if you aren’t getting the slightly puffed centers like you see in the photos, try adding a tablespoon more flour to the remaining dough.
If you find the dough is very sticky, or if you aren’t getting the slightly puffed centers like you see in the photos, try adding a tablespoon more flour to the remaining dough.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories1,018kcal50%
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Fat50g2%
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Saturated Fat30g1%
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Carbohydrates145g7%
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Fiber5g0%
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Sugar90g4%
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Protein11g0%
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Cholesterol182mg9%
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Sodium238mg11%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.