Today, I want to share a delightful recipe that will sweeten your day and bring a bit of joy to your kitchen. These soft chocolate frosted cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends or simply enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. Let’s dive right in and get started!
Playing with Flour: Soft Chocolate Frosted Cookies
These cookies are not just any dessert; they are soft, chewy, and filled with rich chocolate flavor, topped with a luscious chocolate frosting that’s impossible to resist. The best part is that they are surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
To make these fantastic cookies, you’ll need the following 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 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to whip up your batch of soft chocolate frosted cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet 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, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips to incorporate them evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While your cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting by melting 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave. Stir until smooth and creamy. Allow to cool slightly before spreading over the cooled cookies.
- Once the frosting has set, your soft chocolate frosted cookies are ready to be devoured!
Enjoy these scrumptious cookies fresh out of the oven or save some for later. They’re sure to be a hit whether at a gathering or as a sweet treat for yourself!