Chocolate Cookies
10 servings
40 minutes
Chocolate chip cookies are a classic treat of American cuisine, loved worldwide. The history of this dessert dates back to the 1930s when Ruth Wakefield accidentally added chocolate pieces to the dough expecting them to melt, resulting in delightful chocolate chunks inside soft cookies. This recipe combines butter, brown sugar, and vanilla for a rich, aromatic dough while dark chocolate adds an intense flavor with a hint of bitterness. The cookies have a crispy crust and a soft, tender center that pairs perfectly with milk or hot coffee. They are served as a standalone dessert, used to make cookie ice cream or even as a base for cakes. This cozy treat brings warmth and enjoyment to every moment.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
2
Using a mixer, beat the softened butter with sugar in a large bowl. Add vanilla, then the egg, mixing well. Add milk. Sift the flour and baking powder and add to the egg mixture. Knead well and add the crumbled chocolate.
- Butter: 125 g
- Soft brown sugar: 185 g
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Milk: 1 tablespoon
- Wheat flour: 215 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Dark chocolate: 250 g
3
Use a large spoon to place the pastries on a baking sheet, leaving 4 cm between them, then gently press each with a fork and bake for 15 minutes until golden. Cool on the baking sheet.
