Recipe: Rich Chocolate Chip Cookies ๐ช
Description: These rich chocolate chip cookies are guaranteed to please any crowd! With a perfect balance of sweetness and indulgent chocolate flavor, they are sure to become your new favorite dessert. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just craving a sweet treat, these cookies are the perfect choice.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Yield: 2-3 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 1/4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Unsalted butter, melted |
| 1/2 cup | Shortening |
| 1 1/2 cups | Dark brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1 1/2 cups | Chocolate chips |
| – | Chopped chocolate (optional) |
| – | Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) |
Instructions:
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Preparation: In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Set aside.
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Creaming: In a large bowl, combine the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar. Add the melted butter and shortening, then mix until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporating Eggs: Gradually add the egg mixture to the sugar and butter mixture, mixing until creamy and well combined.
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Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until everything is well incorporated.
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Add-Ins: Stir in the chocolate chips, chopped chocolate (if using), and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Chill Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm it up. This step is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
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Shape Dough: Once chilled, roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. For best results, freeze the dough balls for an additional 30-40 minutes until very firm.
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Baking: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cookies just begin to turn golden brown around the edges.
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Cooling: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy: Once cooled, serve these rich chocolate chip cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week (if they last that long!).
These rich chocolate chip cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any time of day. Whether you’re baking them for a special occasion or just because, they’re sure to be a hit with family and friends alike!
