How to make Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Soft, chewy, and loaded with rich chocolate chunks, these homemade chocolate chunk cookies are pure comfort in every bite. With crispy edges, gooey centers, and a deep cocoa aroma, this easy recipe delivers bakery-style cookies right from your kitchen.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Electric Mixer
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Measuring cups & spoons
- 1 Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup White sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Chocolate chunks
- ½ cup Walnuts
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup Unsweetened dark cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar using a hand or stand mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.The batter should now be smooth, glossy, and slightly fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks (and chocolate chips if using).
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- serve warm with a glass of milk or your favorite coffee
