Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup (225g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Dark chocolate chips: 1 cup (150g)
- Cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Divide the dough in half.
- To make the white cookies, leave the dough as is.
- To make the black cookies, add the cocoa powder to one half of the dough and mix until well combined.
- Roll out each dough portion on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out cookies from each dough using a 3-inch cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (without chocolate chips):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Classic American cookie
- Soft and chewy
- Perfect balance of sweet and chocolatey
- Great for any occasion
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious! The dark chocolate chips are rich and flavorful, and the white and black combination looks so elegant."
- "I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for a sweet treat with coffee or tea."
- "I've made these cookies several times, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- If you don't have a cookie cutter, you can cut the cookies into squares or triangles using a sharp knife.
- You can use any type of dark chocolate chips you like.
- If you're using a stand mixer, be careful not to overmix the dough.
