The best cookies with a rich chocolate flavor are these Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies! This chocolate cookie recipe is a perfect addition to any Christmas cookie tray or to enjoy any day of the year!
4ouncessemisweet chocolateuse premium brand like Ghirardelli
1 1/4cupsall-purpose flour
1/3cupcocoa powderuse premium brand like Ghirardelli
1 1/8teaspoonbaking soda
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupbuttersoftened
3/4cupdark brown sugarpacked
1egg
2teaspoonpure vanilla extract
2cupslarge chocolate chipsuse premium brand like Ghirardelli
1/3cupsugar
Instructions
Chop or break semisweet chocolate bar into evenly sized pieces and put in a small glass bowl. Microwave for 30 second intervals and stir each time until smooth and melted. Set aside to cool.
In a seperate mixing bowl whisk or sift flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together.
In a large mixing bowl beat butter until smooth. Add brown sugar and beat on medium speed about 3 minutes. Pause occassionall to scrape sides of bowl.
Add egg and beat for 3 more minutes.
Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate.
Gradually mix in flour on low speed.
Fold in large chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.
Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare baking sheets with a non-stick liner OR line with parchment paper.
Place sugar in a small bowl and drop balls of cookie dough into bowl. Roll into a ball between your hands and roll ball in sugar to coat.
Place balls of dough on baking sheet and flatten slightly with your hand. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until cookies just begin to crack.