Ingredients and Weight:
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup
- White sugar: 1/2 cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (good quality cocoa powder)
- Chocolate chips: 1 cup (use your favorite chocolate chips)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: about 35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie may vary depending on actual measurements and brands used)
- Calories: approx. 250-300 per cookie (depending on size)
- Fat: approx. 14g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 35g
- Protein: approx. 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a rich chocolate flavor.
- The combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips gives these cookies a unique chocolatey taste that Americans often enjoy.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are fantastic! The chocolate flavor is so rich and delicious."
- "I love the combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips in these cookies, it gives them a great chocolate taste."
- "These cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers! They are easy to make and taste great."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use good quality cocoa powder for best results.
- For a more authentic Italian flavor, you can add a bit of espresso powder to the cookie dough (optional).
- Make sure to let the cookies cool completely before storing in an airtight container to keep them fresh longer.
