These Chewy Chocolate Cookies are one of my favorites because they are so easy to make and freeze really well. They’re my go-to when I’m craving something quick and chocolately and also when I need to make a big batch for a crowd. I love cookies that have crisp edges and chewy centers, and these cookies are just that.
Toss in some chocolate chips to add more chocolate flavor or sandwich around a giant scoop of ice cream for a perfect ice cream cookie sandwich. These are my go-to cookies to gift for friends or neighbors. The kids like to drizzle them with melted chocolate and sprinkles.
Pro tip: Roll the cookie dough balls in granulated sugar before baking. I use a medium cookie scoop to make these chewy chocolate cookies uniform in size. Let them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire baking sheet to fully cool. They will continue to bake for the perfect gooey, chocolately, consistency.
This is also the same base recipe I use to make my Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Cookies.
Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugar; blend in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl and gradually add to the mixer.
- Drop by spoonful (I use a small cookie scoop) into a small bowl of sugar and roll to coat.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 9 minutes.
- Let stand on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes until no longer puffy.
- Remove to cooling rack.
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Kathryn says
I made these and used andes candies chips but didn’t roll in sugar… they came out great!
Jennifer says
I loved it! I added 1 tsp of cinnamon to the dry ingredients. And when they came out I sprinkled some pink Himalayan salt on top. Hubby and the kids loved them! I put the other half of the dough in the fridge in plastic wrap. I’m sure the kids will make more tomorrow!
Emily Grace says
Cinnamon would be a delicious add in- great tip! YES!! I’ve started sprinkling sea salt on all of my cookies- so yummy!
Adina says
Taste nice, a little too sweet, suger needs to be reduced to 1.5 cups (at least). Needed to be baked longer, was still raw after 9 mins. Baked the rest for 12 mins.
Isibealla says
Wow that recipe is amazing! I made it and sadly….. there were all eaten. But that’s because they’re AMAZING!
Lesly says
We made them at home and they are so yummy!!
We are from Australia!!!!
Loving your image and your recipes! We made the pancakes in the morning and are Delicous! (Best pancakes ever •said hubby)
Thank you!!! Looking forward to trying some more 💖👌🏽
Ps- Leave a bigger space in between cookies as they expand lots hehehe 👍🏾
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
These kind of remind me of a chocolate snickerdoodle cookie…just minus the cinnamon!!! I love that you under bake yours too:-) I love soft chewy cookies!!!
Holley says
I use the same trick of taking cookies from the oven early! LOVE chewy cookies! Thanks for linking up to Tasty Tuesday! We hope to see you again next week!
Michelle says
I love chocolate cookies, but for some reason I never make them. I’m going to have to change my ways and try these out. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Those look SO good! Totally in love with them!