Description
Celebrate any special occasion with these rich and indulgent Double Chocolate Birthday Cookies. Featuring a perfect blend of cocoa, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and colorful sprinkles for a festive twist, these soft-baked cookies are easy to make and sure to delight everyone with their gooey centers and chocolaty goodness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for added texture)
- 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles (optional, for birthday effect)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening is evenly distributed.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. This step helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, which adds moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional mini chocolate chips. For a festive birthday touch, stir in the colorful sprinkles carefully to distribute evenly without melting.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring cookies are spaced about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers remain soft. The cookies will firm as they cool.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents breaking.
- Serve and Enjoy: Share your delicious Double Chocolate Birthday Cookies with friends and family and celebrate with every bite!
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and allow to cool on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips according to taste.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a colorful, festive look perfect for birthday celebrations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend.
