Double Chocolate Treasures
Description
These Double Chocolate Treasures are the ultimate indulgence for any chocolate lover. The dough is a deep, rich brown, thanks to a generous amount of cocoa powder and a combination of white and light brown sugars that provide a perfect balance of sweetness and caramel notes. Softened butter creams beautifully with the sugars, creating a tender crumb that holds together perfectly. The addition of semisweet chocolate chunks ensures every bite has a melty, gooey center, while chopped pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty depth. These cookies are soft, chewy, and intensely chocolatey, making them ideal for holiday cookie exchanges, afternoon tea, or simply satisfying a serious sweet tooth. They bake up quickly, so keep a close eye on the oven to maintain their fudgy texture.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
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Fold in the semisweet chocolate chunks and chopped pecans (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1318.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 58.9g91%
- Saturated Fat 34.8g174%
- Cholesterol 222.2mg75%
- Sodium 2893.1mg121%
- Total Carbohydrate 197.6g66%
- Dietary Fiber 18.5g74%
- Sugars 80.9g
- Protein 24.9g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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