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Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies

These incredibly rich and gooey chocolate butter cookies are easy to make and perfect for satisfying any chocolate craving. The slightly chewy texture and intense chocolate flavor make them irresistible!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Optional Coarse Sugar For sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool.

Notes

For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.