Description
These Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Copycat Cookies are rich, indulgent, and perfect for lovers of deeply chocolatey treats. Featuring a blend of dark baking cocoa and semisweet chocolate chips, these cookies offer a chewy, fudge-like center with a slightly crisp edge. Easy to make and chilling for a short period before baking ensures the perfect texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Dark Baking Cocoa
- 1 cup Cake Flour
- 1 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Cold Butter (cut into small cubes)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
Add-ins
- 1 1/3 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 410 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the cold butter cubes, brown sugar, and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure proper incorporation.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the dark baking cocoa, cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
- Chill Dough: Place the dough in the fridge and chill for 15 minutes to help maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Shape Cookies: Divide the dough into large balls, each weighing between 4.5 ounces and 6 ounces if using a scale. Arrange them on a lightly colored cookie sheet, spacing them appropriately. Lightly press the tops of each dough ball to smooth out.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown. Avoid overbaking to keep the centers chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest and set on the baking sheet for at least 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Using cold butter helps create a more tender cookie texture.
- Chilling the dough ensures cookies hold their shape and enhances flavor integration.
- If you prefer smaller cookies, adjust baking time accordingly to avoid overbaking.
- Use lightly colored cookie sheets to prevent burning on the bottom.
- Allow cookies to fully cool to avoid breaking when moving them from the tray.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
