Italian Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (40g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Baking soda: 1/4 teaspoon (2g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks, 226g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Eggs: 2 large
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5mL)
• Milk: 1/4 cup (60mL)
• Semisweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (150g)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 10-12 minutes per batch

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 140 per cookie
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Chewy and gooey
• Rich chocolate flavor with a hint of vanilla
• Crisp edges and a soft center
• Perfect for dessert or as a snack with coffee or tea

User Comments:

• "These cookies were so delicious! They had the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness."
• "I made these cookies for my Italian grandmother and she said they reminded her of home."
• "These cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy while watching a movie or reading a book."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overbake the cookies, or they will become dry and crisp.
• If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet lightly with butter or cooking spray.
• For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate chips.