These Dark Chocolate Brown Sugar Cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. The combination of dark cocoa powder and brown sugar creates a soft, fudgy cookie with caramel-like undertones. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these cookies pair wonderfully with milk or ice cream!
1teaspoonespresso powder (optional, for deeper chocolate flavor)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until fully combined. Avoid overmixing.
Optional: Stir in dark chocolate chips or chunks for extra richness.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underbaked. This ensures a fudgy texture once cooled.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt or drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Serve and enjoy with a glass of milk, coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!