Favorite Chocolate Cookies Recipe
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Favorite Chocolate Cookies

By: Selena Redel 
"'These crispy cookies, studded with white chocolate, are my husband's absolute favorite,' writes Selena Redel of Consort, Alberta. 'I often double the recipe and freeze half of the dough, so I can bake a warm batch in a jiffy.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 27 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (10 ounce) package vanilla or white chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chips and pecans if desired.
  2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
One could get a little confused by the assortment of reviews calling these fudgy, chewy, soft,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by MARIAM   view full review
I hate to be the first one to give them less than five stars, but since I've made sooo many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by Lisa D   view full review
These were so wonderful, fudgy and chewy in the middle, mmmm... I used white and red chunks,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2009 by JS   view full review
Can't keep the cookie jar full!! I added another 1/3 of cup of cocoa and a little less flour,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by Grumpy's Honeybunch Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These taste EXCELLENT! I made them w/out nuts as a friend who would be eating them cannot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by Erin   view full review
5 if you don't overbake them (10 minutes), 3 if you leave them in even the tiniest bit too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by yoish   view full review
I just finished baking these cookies and my entire house is filled with the most heavenly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by Natalie   view full review
This recipe is tasty, filling out little apartment with the most wonderful smell of baking!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by MelanieR   view full review
DELICIOUS! These cookies are Really good and relatively easy. I used milk chocolate chips...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2007 by LindaC   view full review
These were delicious! They come out a little soft and then get crispy when they cool. I used...

 

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