Ingredients and Weight:
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Brown sugar: ½ cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Cocoa powder: ½ cup
- Chocolate chips: ½ cup
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 12-15 minutes
- Total: 27-30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one by one and mix well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, 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 cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly underdone.
- Let cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Each cookie contains approximately 250 calories. The exact amount may vary depending on the brand of ingredients used.
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are rich, chocolatey, and crispy on the outside with a soft and chewy center.
- The combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips gives these cookies a deep chocolate flavor that Americans love.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The chocolate flavor is so rich and delicious."
- "I love how soft and chewy the centers are while they are still warm from the oven."
- "These cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family during movie nights or gatherings."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use real butter for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should be slightly underdone in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain their crispness and freshness.
