Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 oz chocolate (bars or chunks), cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Take 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten, place a chocolate piece in center, then fold dough around it to seal. Shape into ball and place on baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining dough and chocolate pieces, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use milk, dark, or white chocolate for variety.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking to enhance flavor.
- Add cinnamon or espresso powder to dough for festive twist.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
- Microwave briefly to enjoy melted chocolate.
- Freeze dough balls on tray, then bag; bake from frozen with extra time.
- Ensure dough is fully sealed around chocolate to prevent leaks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
