chocolate cookies.

Here’s a classic chocolate cookie recipe that’s rich, chewy, and chocolatey — easy to make and seriously satisfying!

🍪 Chewy Chocolate Cookies

📝 Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour

• 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 ½ cups chocolate chips or chunks (semisweet or dark)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter and sugars:
   In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

3. Add eggs and vanilla:
   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.

4. Mix dry ingredients:
   In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. Combine:
   Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
   Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.

6. Scoop and bake:
   Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheets, leaving space between each.
   Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers still look soft.

7. Cool:
   Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

🍫 Optional Add-ins:

• A pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking

• Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)

• A few white chocolate chips for contrast

• A splash of espresso powder to deepen chocolate flavor