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Chocolate fudge cookies

Chewy and fudgy chocolate cookies with loads of gooey chunks!
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Ingredients
  

  • 42 grams or 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 150 grams or 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 92 grams or 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 20 grams or 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions
 

  • Sift or whisk together the flour , cocoa and salt.Keep aside.
  • Using an electric mixer or wooden spoon , beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla , and beat until well incorporated.
  • Add the flour and cocoa mixture , beat at low speed until a sticky dough forms.
  • Fold in the chocolate chunks or chips.
  • Chill for 30 minutes .
  • Meanwhile preheat your oven to 180 C/ 350 F , and line a cookie sheet with parchment.
  • Place tablespoonfuls of the dough (or balls of about 1 inch diameter) on the prepared sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8-9 minutes . The top will not be shiny any more but the cookie will still be soft.
  • Cool on sheet for 6-8 minutes until firm , and then cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies will last for about 5-6 days when stored in an airtight container.
The dough can be chilled for upto 2 days .
I got 25 cookies of about 2.5 inches diameter .
Skip the salt if using salted butter.
Handle warm cookies with care . They are delicious but delicate!