Indulge in the ultimate chocolate treat with these decadent and easy-to-make chocolate refrigerator cookies. With a rich and fudgy texture, these cookies are perfect for satisfying any chocolate lover's cravings. The best part? You can prepare the dough ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator, allowing you to slice and bake fresh cookies whenever you desire. Serve them with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of your favorite ice cream for a truly heavenly experience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a log, approximately 2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap both logs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. Do not overbake.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat the slicing and baking process with the remaining dough.
- Once fully cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Serve and enjoy!
