Dive into the decadent world of Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, where every bite is a rich blend of milk and dark chocolate chunks enveloped in a soft, chocolatey dough. These cookies are perfect for those who can't get enough chocolate, delivering a satisfying crunch from the chunks and a deep cocoa flavor.
Why You'll Love This:
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: With both milk and dark chocolate, these cookies offer a complex chocolate experience that caters to all tastes.
- Perfect Texture: The cookies are crisp on the edges and chewy in the middle, with gooey chocolate chunks that melt in your mouth.
- Easy to Make: This straightforward recipe allows even novice bakers to create bakery-quality cookies at home.
Perfect Occasion: These Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies are ideal for holiday gifts, school treats, or as a luxurious snack during a cozy movie night. They're also great for bake sales and can be beautifully packaged as a special homemade gift.
Decoration Tips:
- Extra Chocolate Topping: Adding extra chunks on top right after baking enhances their visual appeal and chocolatey goodness.
- Dust with Cocoa Powder: A light dusting of cocoa powder before serving adds a gourmet touch.
- Serve with Ice Cream: Pair these cookies with a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
Ingredients:
- 220g all-purpose flour
- 120g butter, softened
- 100g light brown sugar
- 130g dark chocolate, roughly chopped into chunks
- 85g milk chocolate, roughly chopped into chunks (for mixing in the dough) + 35g for topping
- 1 egg
- 6g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg to incorporate fully.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda, and gradually mix these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in 85g of milk chocolate chunks and 130g of dark chocolate chunks.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (374°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for about 13 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Finishing Touches:
- Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press the remaining chocolate chunks into the tops of the cookies for extra gooeyness.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these luscious Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies, a true treat for chocolate aficionados, delivering a deep, satisfying chocolate flavor with every bite!
