Recipes Desserts Cookies Chocolate Cookie Recipes Chocolate Cookies 4.4 (705) 634 Reviews 142 Photos These delicious chocolate cookies taste like brownies. They're crisp on the outside, soft, and fudgy on the inside. Submitted by Lois Wells Updated on February 2, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 142 142 142 142 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 48 Yield: 48 cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe These chocolate cookies are pleasantly chewy, irresistibly decadent, and surprisingly easy to make with basic ingredients. Chocolate Cookie Ingredients These are the ingredients you'll need for this top-rated chocolate cookie recipe: · Sugar: This chocolate cookie recipe starts with two cups of white sugar.· Margarine: This top-rated recipe calls for margarine, but you can use butter if you prefer.· Eggs: Two eggs lend moisture and help bind the cookie dough together.· Vanilla: Vanilla extract gives the cookies an extra depth of flavor.· Flour: All-purpose flour creates structure in the chocolate cookie dough.· Cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder is the key to all that chocolatey goodness.· Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cookies rise.· Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor of the cookies, but it won't make them taste salty.· Nuts: Walnuts are optional, but they add a welcome crunch. You can use pecans if you prefer. How to Make Chocolate Cookies You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make chocolate cookies at home: 1. Cream the sugar and margarine, beat in the eggs, then add the vanilla.2. Combine the dry ingredients, then add the dry mixture to the wet mixture.3. Drop the dough by the spoonful onto cookie sheets and bake. How to Store Chocolate Cookies Store the cooled chocolate cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you throw a piece of white bread into the container, it'll absorb the dry air and keep the cookies soft for longer. Can You Freeze Chocolate Cookies? Yes, you can freeze baked chocolate cookies and chocolate cookie dough. · To freeze baked cookies: Allow the baked cookies to cool completely. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet, cover, and freeze for about three hours or up to overnight. Transfer the now-frozen cookies to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Wrap in at least one layer of foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to two months.· To freeze cookie dough: Drop balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and freeze for about three hours or up to overnight. Transfer the frozen cookies to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. Wrap in at least one layer of foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to two months. Learn more: How to Freeze Cookies and Cookie Dough for Easy Baking Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "I added peanut butter chips to this recipe," says Angel Brace. "They didn't last more than 24 hours because my family ate them all. So so good!!" "Sooo good," according to one Allrecipes community member. "I used butter instead of margarine. Everyone loved them and asked if I had used brownie batter in them. So good that I created an Allrecipes account just to leave this review!" "Love this recipe," raves Lillian Granger. "I like adding chocolate chips instead of walnuts and it's so good! It's a quick recipe to make before guests come over and is always a hit with the family." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings 2 cups white sugar 1 ¼ cups margarine, softened 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cream sugar and margarine in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the creamed mixture and mix until just blended. Stir in walnuts. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and centers are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Let sit briefly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Laura Elizabeth I Made It Print 898 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 116 Calories 7g Fat 14g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 48 Calories 116 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Sodium 90mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 9g Protein 2g 3% Calcium 8mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 43mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.