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Dutch Cocoa Cookies Recipe

Dutch Cocoa Cookies Recipe

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Indulge in these decadent Dutch Cocoa Cookies, rich with the deep flavor of Dutch-process cocoa and studded with chocolate chips. A fudgy delight for chocolate lovers!

Ingredients

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Dutch Cocoa Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix the Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, fold in chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Bake: Drop dough by tablespoons onto the baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a fudgy texture, slightly underbake the cookies.
  • Dutch-process cocoa offers a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt for a sweet-salty touch.

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