Description
These Double Chocolate Birthday Cookies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate chips, making them the perfect festive treat for any celebration. Soft on the inside with a delightfully chewy texture, they are enhanced with colorful sprinkles for a fun and vibrant birthday touch. Easy to prepare and bake, these cookies are ideal for sharing sweet moments with friends and family.
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 prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside for later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or hand whisk, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. This creates a creamy base for the cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, beating well until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips if using. For a festive birthday look, gently stir in the colorful sprinkles.
- Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges appear set and the centers remain soft. The cookies will firm up further as they cool.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for optimal texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy these delicious Double Chocolate Birthday Cookies fresh with friends and family, perfect for any celebration or everyday treat.
Notes
- If you prefer firmer cookies, bake for the full 12 minutes; for softer cookies, aim for 10 minutes.
- The colorful sprinkles are optional but add a festive and fun birthday touch.
- You can substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For an extra chocolate boost, consider adding a handful of white chocolate chips or nuts.
