Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chocolate ganache or chocolate chips (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Use your thumb or a small spoon to make an indentation in each ball.
- Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of chocolate ganache or chips, pressing gently.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are fudgy.
- Allow to cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.
- You can substitute ganache with melted chocolate for a richer filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg