Quick Dark Chocolate Brown Sugar Cookies
These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, making them an ideal choice for family gatherings or as a midday snack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure and stability to the cookies.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps the cookies rise and gives them a light texture.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors and balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Adds richness and moisture.
- 1 cup Brown sugar Provides moisture and deep flavor.
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar Helps create a crisp exterior.
- 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent.
- 1 cup Dark chocolate chips Provides pockets of melted chocolate.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla flavoring Adds a warm aroma (optional).
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and optional vanilla flavoring to the mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy your cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.