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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional
- 2 tablespoons milk + more as needed (no more than 1/4 cup total)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- Sea salt for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Add milk and chocolate chips, adjusting thickness as needed.
- Chill dough for at least 3 hours.
- Shape dough into balls and arrange on baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Chilling the dough is crucial for thick cookies.
Add more milk if dough is too thick, but avoid runniness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg