Description
Delight in the rich, gooey goodness of Sparkly Midnight Chocolate Cookies, perfect for satisfying late-night cravings or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/4 cup sparkling sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- 3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- 4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture until smooth.
- 5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- 6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- 7. Scoop and Sprinkle: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced two inches apart. Sprinkle sparkling sugar on top of each mound.
- 8. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set but still soft in the middle. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 9. Enjoy Warm: Serve these cookies warm or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in nuts like walnuts or pecans. Substitute some chocolate chips with white chocolate or peanut butter chips for a unique twist.