Dark Chocolate Vanilla Cookies (Print Version)

Rich and chewy cookies combining dark chocolate, vanilla, and a creamy milk swirl.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

→ Mix-Ins

11 - 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chunks or chips, 70% cocoa
12 - 1/2 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until creamy and light, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts until fully combined.
05 - With mixer on low speed, alternate adding dry ingredients and milk in two additions, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in dark chocolate chunks and white chocolate chips using a spatula.
07 - Scoop dough using approximately 2 tablespoons per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are set but centers appear slightly soft and puffy.
09 - Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Rich and decadent dark chocolate flavor with aromatic vanilla undertones
  • Beautifully contrasting dark and white chocolate chips create a stunning appearance
  • Easy to make with simple, accessible ingredients
  • Perfect chewy texture with soft, gooey centers
  • Yields 24 cookies, ideal for sharing or gifting
  • Ready in just 32 minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a smoother, less acidic chocolate flavor
  • Bring eggs to room temperature for better incorporation and a lighter texture
  • Don't overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set properly before transferring
  • For extra decadence, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking
  • Chill dough if it becomes too soft to handle or if cookies spread too much
  • Use 70% cocoa dark chocolate for the perfect balance of bitter and sweet
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