Dark Chocolate Vanilla Cookies (Printable)

Rich, chewy cookies infused with dark chocolate and vanilla for a decadent flavor experience.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon 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

# How To Make It:

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 sugar and granulated sugar until creamy and light, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and almond extract 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 dark chocolate chunks and white chocolate chips into dough 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 to 13 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft and puffy.
09 - Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack for complete cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect balance of dark chocolate intensity and sweet vanilla warmth
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients and straightforward steps
  • Yields 24 cookies, perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself
  • Beautiful contrast between dark and white chocolate creates visual appeal
  • Chewy centers with crisp edges deliver the ideal cookie texture
  • Ready in just 32 minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Use Dutch-process cocoa powder for the smoothest, most sophisticated chocolate flavor without acidity
  • Choose 70% dark chocolate chunks for the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness
  • Bring eggs to room temperature for better incorporation and a smoother dough texture
  • Don't overbake—cookies continue cooking on the hot pan after removal from the oven
  • Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain chewiness for up to 5 days
  • Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months for fresh cookies on demand
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