Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (280g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks; 227g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g), packed
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (170g)
- Dark chocolate chips: 1/2 cup (85g)
- Dried cranberries: 1/2 cup (85g)
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and cranberries.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are firm.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (1/8 of recipe):
* Calories: 220
* Fat: 12g
* Saturated fat: 7g
* Cholesterol: 30mg
* Sodium: 90mg
* Carbohydrates: 28g
* Sugar: 20g
* Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy, soft, and chocolatey
- Studded with semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips
- Tangy and sweet cranberries balance the richness
- Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack
User Comments:
- "These cookies are incredible! The perfect combination of chocolate and cranberries."
- "Easy to make and so delicious. My kids loved them!"
- "I've tried many chocolate chip cookie recipes, but this is my favorite by far."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To ensure even baking, make sure all the dough balls are the same size.
- If you don't have dried cranberries, you can substitute raisins or chopped nuts.
- For chewier cookies, bake for 12 minutes. For crispier cookies, bake for 10 minutes.
