Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- oven
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Baking sheets
- parchment paper
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure
For the Chocolate Goodness
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
How to Make Holiday Black Bottom Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and mix until just blended.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they're about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set, but the centers remain soft.
- *Optional:* Drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra festive touch.
Notes
For the best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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