Description
Rich chocolate fudge cookies promise an indulgent journey through deep cocoa flavors and irresistible textures. Warm from the oven, these morsels deliver pure chocolate bliss that will delight chocolate enthusiasts seeking ultimate comfort in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate chunks
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) whole milk
- Extra chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, then incorporate vanilla extract and egg, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- Gently sift cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt directly into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform chocolate dough forms.
- If mixture appears too dry, carefully introduce a small amount of milk to achieve optimal cookie dough consistency, then fold in chocolate chunks or chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Transfer the chocolate-speckled dough to the refrigerator and allow to chill for approximately 30 minutes, which helps intensify flavor and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, then roll chilled dough into uniform spheres approximately 1-inch in diameter, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes until edges appear slightly crisp but centers remain soft, removing from oven and immediately garnishing with additional chocolate pieces while still warm to create a glossy, melted topping.
Notes
- Softening butter completely ensures smooth, even mixing and prevents lumpy dough.
- Chilling the dough intensifies chocolate flavor and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate chunks for deeper, richer taste and luxurious texture.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond or coconut flour and verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 162 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 57 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg