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Chocolate Fudge Cake Cookies

Chocolate Fudge Cake Cookies
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Chocolate Fudge Cake Cookies are perfectly soft and chewy treats that combine the richness of chocolate cake with the convenience of cookies. Featuring deep chocolate flavor and luscious fudge-like centers, these cookies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, delivering decadent indulgence with every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Measure all ingredients precisely to ensure balanced dough for soft, chewy cookies.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and chocolate flavor.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, introducing air for a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla Extract: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined, creating a rich, velvety texture.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender and prevent toughness.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the chocolate chips or chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for gooey chocolate pockets.
  7. Portion and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cookie edges are set but centers remain soft for the perfect chewy texture.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to firm slightly while staying tender inside.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for smooth creaming with sugars and lighter texture.
  • Do not overmix dough to avoid tough cookies caused by gluten development.
  • Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
  • Use quality Dutch-processed or natural cocoa powder for best chocolate flavor.
  • Watch baking time closely to remove cookies when edges are set but centers look slightly underbaked for maximum chewiness.

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