Indulge in these chocolate swirl and chip cookies that are rich, chewy, and loaded with chocolate flavor. These cookies are a delightful treat for chocolate lovers with a twist of a beautiful chocolate swirl. The addition of crunchy chocolate chips adds a perfect contrast to the soft texture of the cookies. They are easy to make and will be a hit at any gathering or simply for an afternoon snack. Follow this recipe to create mouthwatering chocolate swirl and chip cookies that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the dough in half. Leave one half as is, and add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the other half, mixing until well combined.
- Take a tablespoon of dough from each half and combine them, gently swirling the two doughs together to create a marbled effect.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delicious chocolate swirl and chip cookies with a glass of cold milk!
