Description
Indulge in the delight of Thick ‘n Fudgy’ Chocolate Explosion Cookies, where each bite offers a rich, gooey chocolate experience that will leave your taste buds craving more. These cookies are the perfect combination of decadence and comfort, making them ideal for casual gatherings or festive celebrations. Their thick and chewy texture ensures they remain soft, while bursts of chocolate chips create an explosion of flavor with every mouthful. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup chocolate spread (like Nutella or peanut butter)
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (reserve ½ cup for topping)
- 1½ cups milk chocolate chips (reserve ½ cup for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and chocolate spread; mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Stir in both dark and milk chocolate chips.
- Use a large cookie scoop to portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes; let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg