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Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

October 26, 2018 by Janice

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A rich, dark double chocolate chip cookie that complements its sweetness with a hint of bitterness, a dash of salty, and a smidgen of minty. This chocolate chip christmas cookies recipe is sponsored by Hershey’s CHIPITS and features Hershey’s CHIPITS Dark Chocolate Chips. Thank you so much for reading and sharing.

Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

 
This is a chocolate chip cookie for grown ups.

There isn’t any alcohol in it or anything — so, if you want to be generous, you can share with your kids.

But this is a dark chocolate chip cookie for those of us who crave more than just sweet in our sweets.

We want a rich, deep sweet. Complex even.

A sweet that has a hint of bitterness and a dash of salty. And, since it is Christmas, lets go all out and indulge with a splash of minty too.

Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Yes, this cookie satisfies every taste bud on my tongue and has me reaching for more than I should.

In fact, as I tested and perfected this recipe over the last 48 hours, (I made five batches to get it just right,) I ate way more cookies than I could ever admit.

But they are just so good. Every single batch I made was delicious.

I fiddled with the ratio of flour to cocoa. I tried them with cornstarch and without. I tested them with a combination of baking soda and baking powder versus only baking soda. I made some with an extra yolk. And I adjusted the amount of chocolate chips.

Although each batch turned out differently – some spread more, some were chewier, some were crispier, some were fluffier – they were all irresistible.

And if you aren’t in the mood for dark chocolate, you can always swap out the dark chocolate for another delicious flavour of CHIPITS.

So, if you are a cookie making novice. No worries.

How To Make Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

The great thing about these cookies is that you can’t go wrong.

If you want a chewier cookie, use the cornstarch as I call for in the recipe. And if you want a fluffier cookie, use the baking powder with the baking soda too.

If you want them packed with more chocolate chips, increase the amount of chips a little.

If, however, you want your cookies to spread more and be more melt in your mouth than chewy and full, then skip the cornstarch and the baking powder. Just use 1 teaspoon of baking soda instead of the 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.

Whatever you do, grab a bag of Hershey’s CHIPITS Dark Chocolate Chips and make yourself some grown up dark chocolate chip cookies…

Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

 

Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

A rich, complex, dark double chocolate chip cookie that complements its sweetness with a hint of bitterness, a dash of salty, and a smidgen of minty.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 18 -24 cookies
Author: Janice Croze

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp coarse salt divided
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate CHIPITS 1/2 cup reserved

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and 1/2 tsp of salt
  • Set aside
  • With an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar for 2 minutes
  • Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing until evenly distributed
  • Add dry mixture one cup at a time, blending until combined, taking care not to over mix
  • Gently stir in 2 cups of Dark Chocolate CHIPITS
  • Drop two tablespoon balls on parchment lined cookie sheet
  • For extra chocolate fun, using reserved 1/2 cup of CHIPITS, press 3-5 chips into the top and sides of cookie dough balls
  • Top with crushed candy canes
  • Sprinkle with reserved coarse salt
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 48 hours
  • Bake at 350F for 9-12 minutes, keeping a close eye and making sure not to over cook
  • Cookies should be slightly undercooked when removing from oven
  • Allow to cool on baking sheet

 

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Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies Recipe

 

Dark Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies Recipe

 
Originally published Dec 10, 2015. Written by Janice Croze, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
Talk with me: @5minutesformom and Facebook.com/5minutesformom
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6 Comments

  1. Jan says

    December 23, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    5 stars
    The BEST holiday cookie I’ve pulled off Pinterest. AND it came out exactly as pictured. So many recipes never turn out like the pics. I used Holiday mini chips instead of peppermint. So good…BRAVO!👏🏼

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  2. Mom Bureau says

    December 4, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    Those look definitely fun and yummy. Thanks for the share.

    Reply
  3. vaibhav says

    October 30, 2018 at 7:26 am

    Thanks for your Recipe. I will defiantly try at my home.

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  4. Trisha says

    October 27, 2018 at 6:15 am

    I will defiantly try at my home. Thank You for sharing mouthwatering recipe.

    Reply
  5. Krista says

    December 17, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    Just FYI, you left candy canes out if your ingredient list. 😉

    Reply

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