Description
These cookies feature a delicate crackle with a molten, chewy center, offering a refined yet approachable take on a classic holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (250 g) packed dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 3 oz (85 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for sauce)
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
- Finely chopped toasted hazelnuts or pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream the butter and dark brown sugar in a stand mixer on medium-high until pale and billowy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, scraping the bowl to ensure a glossy and slightly thickened mixture.
- Whisk together sifted flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mix into the butter-sugar base until just combined.
- Portion the dough into 1.5 Tbsp scoops and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Chill scooped dough for 20 minutes if desired.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt; let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For optional ganache, warm cream until steaming, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Allow cookies to rest on the sheet to finish cooking gently; slight underbaking is key for soft centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg