Dark Chocolate Vanilla Cookies (Printable Version)

Chewy cookies bursting with dark chocolate and vanilla flavors, perfect for a sweet indulgence.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 tsp almond extract

→ Mix-Ins

11 - 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chunks, 70% cocoa
12 - 1/2 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until creamy and light, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts until fully combined.
05 - With mixer on low speed, alternate adding dry ingredients and milk in two additions, beginning and ending with dry mixture. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in dark chocolate chunks and white chocolate chips using a spatula.
07 - Scoop dough using approximately 2 tablespoons per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are set but centers appear slightly soft and puffy.
09 - Remove from oven and let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect balance of dark chocolate richness and aromatic vanilla
  • Chewy centers with crisp edges for ideal texture contrast
  • Simple ingredients and easy preparation in just 32 minutes
  • Makes 24 cookies, perfect for sharing or freezing
  • Customizable with dairy-free and vegan options
02 -
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sophisticated sweet-salty contrast
  • Use high-quality 70% dark chocolate for the richest flavor
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes if it seems too soft to scoop
  • Slightly underbake for extra-gooey centers
  • Double the batch and freeze half the dough for fresh-baked cookies anytime
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