Description
Thick, soft, and rich chocolate cookies with a chewy center and bakery-style texture, inspired by the viral Dubai dessert trend.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate.
- Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop large portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Chilling the dough is key for thick cookies. Do not overbake to keep the centers soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International