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!
Interesting Facts
The combination of a chocolate swirl and chocolate chips gives these cookies a double dose of chocolate goodness.
The marbled effect created by swirling the doughs together adds an elegant touch to the cookies.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, making them a great make-ahead dessert option.