Description
Delight in these rich and indulgent Chocolate Fudge Cookies, featuring a perfect balance of cocoa and chocolate chips for a fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are easy to make and ready in just over 20 minutes, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon to cream the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the ideal cookie texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly through the cookie dough to ensure every bite is chocolaty.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to give room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be set, and the centers still slightly soft for the perfect fudgy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them carefully onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Finish with Powdered Sugar: Once the cookies are fully cooled, lightly dust them with powdered sugar to add a decorative and sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, try using Dutch-processed cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa powder.
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for optimum creaming results and texture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a festive twist, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans into the dough if desired.
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue to set as they cool, preserving that soft fudgy center.
