Twisty-Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cream together butter and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Add in vanilla and eggs and mix until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts (if desired).
7. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• These twisty-cookies are a twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie.
• Adding cocoa powder to the dough adds a rich, chocolatey flavor.
• Chocolate chips and walnuts add texture and flavor to the twisty-cookies.