These chocolate fudge cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chunks of dark or milk chocolate for an indulgent treat. They’re perfect for satisfying any chocolate lover’s cravings!
YIELD: 16 Cookies
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 115 grams (1 stick or 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 140 grams (1 cup) plain or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 40 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon full-fat or whole milk
- 100 grams (2/3 cup) dark or milk chocolate, roughly chopped, plus extra for decorating
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Baking Trays
- Line two baking trays with baking paper or parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Butter and Sugars
- In a large mixing bowl, add butter and both sugars (brown and caster/granulated).
- Beat using an electric mixer until well combined and creamy.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
- Add vanilla extract and egg to the mixture.
- Beat for about 1 minute until fully combined and smooth.
Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt (if using).
- Mix briefly until a chocolate dough forms.
Step 5: Adjust Consistency and Add Chocolate
- If the dough feels a little dry, add the milk and stir in the chocolate chunks.
- Place the dough in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
Step 6: Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) if using a standard oven or 160°C (320°F) for fan-forced ovens.
Step 7: Shape and Bake Cookies
- Roll approximately 1.5 tablespoons of dough into balls using your hands.
- Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared trays, spaced slightly apart.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake the cookies for approximately 10-11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Step 9: Decorate and Cool
- While the cookies are still warm, press a few extra pieces of chopped chocolate on top for decoration.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Use good quality chocolate for the best results—dark chocolate offers a richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top for an extra flavor boost.
Enjoy your rich, chocolate-loaded cookies! Perfect with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of coffee.