These chewy chocolate cookies are just that - chewy, not-too-sweet chocolate cookies. They are easy to make and they are great all on their own or as a base for additions and mix-ins.
I rolled part of this batch in granulated sugar and topped part of the batch with a chocolate. If you'd like to do the same, roll the dough in granulated sugar before baking.
Wait until after baking to add chocolates, and immediately remove the cookie from the baking sheet to help to prevent the chocolate from melting.
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Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Easy recipe for chewy chocolate cookies.
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings:16 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, cookie
Ingredients
- 1 ½ (180 g) cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (63 g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (156 g) dark corn syrup
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 12 tablespoons (169 g) butter, softened
- ½ cup (99 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (71 g) brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk corn syrup, egg white, and vanilla together until well-combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars together on medium until well-combined, about 2 minutes.
- Add corn syrup mixture, and beat on low until well-combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Stir in flour until just incorporated. Cookie dough should look like thick brownie batter at this point.
- Cover, and chill dough until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Scoop 1.5 tablespoon scoops of dough, and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes. Cookies will look set on the top and at the edges but will look underdone in the cracks.
- Immediately remove from baking sheet and place on a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.
Notes
*Nutrition facts are estimated.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1gCalories: 159kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 21g (7%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 5g (25%)Cholesterol: 22mg (7%)Sodium: 167mg (7%)Potassium: 77mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 19g (21%)Vitamin A: 260IU (5%)Calcium: 13mg (1%)Iron: 0.6mg (3%)
Adapted from ATK.
Michele
What is the purpose of the corn syrup ?
Kate
The corn syrup helps to keep the cookies soft and helps to give the cookies a chewier texture.
Cami
Delicious! These cookies are perfect! I made them for a work potluck, everyone loved them. Thanks!
Kate
Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked the cookies! Thanks for coming back to comment. =)
Erin
These cookies are so good! I love that they’re chewy and not cakey. Thanks!
Kate
Thank you! I’m glad you like them. Thanks for coming back to comment! =)
Stacy
Wonderful cookies! Do you think it would be ok to add chocolate chips? Thanks!
Kate
I'm glad you liked the cookies! I do! I think that it would work out. I also have a chocolate chocolate chip cookie recipe that you might like. Thanks for commenting! =)
Maggie
Great chocolate cookie recipe! The cookies were moist and chewy, everyone loved them. Thanks!
Kate
Thank you! I love to hear that people are enjoying my recipes, so thank you for commenting! =)