Description
These chewy, fudgy chocolate cookies require no electric mixer, just a bowl and a spoon. Made with pantry staples, they are ready in under 30 minutes and offer a perfect balance of crisp edges and soft centers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is combined and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined and no dry streaks remain; do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips (and any optional add-ins like nuts or espresso powder) until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after removing from the oven.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best chewy texture. Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to prevent tough cookies. Underbake slightly for a fudgy center; cookies will continue to cook on the hot pan. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze dough balls for later baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: chocolate cookies, no mixer cookies, easy dessert, fudgy cookies, one bowl recipe, quick cookies, homemade cookies