Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
In a large mixing bowl, add melted butter and granulated sugar
Whisk to combine until smooth
Beat in eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated
Stir in vanilla extract
Mix in cocoa powder until fully combined
Gently fold in flour and baking powder, just until no streaks remain
Scoop cookie dough into 24 equal portions
Place each portion on prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are firm but the centers still appear slightly underbaked
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for smooth mixing.
For extra depth of flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cookies tender and fudgy.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Chocolate Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg