As you can see from the pictures, these cookies are definitely gooey and chewy. Like small pieces of chocolate lava cake, these cookies demand lots of fresh, cold milk to wash down the richness of the chocolate. If you’re looking for something that’s fairly easy to make and a crowd pleaser, give these a try.
As I mentioned in this post about the living room rug and recliner (more on that later), I made these for the first time a few weeks ago, and while they were good, they looked like pancakes. I learned a few lessons of what NOT to do which I will pass on.
When you make these cookies, make sure you do not melt the chocolate within a few seconds of its life. There should be a few unmelted pieces of chocolate when you’re finished with the microwave portion. Just whisk until those pieces are integrated. The first time I made these, I sprayed the pan with cooking spray. This time I just used parchment paper. I think the cooking spray caused the cookies to spread out too much.
Gooey Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of good quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped (do not use chips)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour I use King Arthur
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 package 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chunks or chips
- 1-2 tablespoons espresso powder according to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Heat 8 ounces of chopped semisweet (or bittersweet) chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 20 second increments, stirring between each, until ALMOST melted (see above).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla on high speed until well incorporated. The mixture should be light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and add the melted chocolate. Slowly mix in flour until it is just combined, then stir in chocolate chips (or chunks) and espresso powder. If your batter is too thin, let it sit for a while to harden up, otherwise, your cookies will turn out flat.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and drop high tablespoons of dough onto COLD baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. DO NOT PLACE DOUGH ONTO A SHEET THAT IS WARM AND DO NOT FLATTEN DOUGH!
- Bake, rotating sheets after 5 minutes. After 10 minutes, check for doneness. Cookies should be quite soft in the center, and just barely hard on the edges.
- Cool on baking for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
Notes
In other news…
We got a rug and a recliner! Actually, we have one recliner now, but we’re getting the second one today so I’ll show you everything next time. Believe it or not, after all that work looking on line, I ended up getting both at nearby stores. I tried to order this one,
but it’s out of stock until at least June and I didn’t really want to wait that long. The rug for the dining room is also out of stock but that’s expected the beginning of May. I’m really happy with what we ended up with!
Now if only I could be as happy about the weather. Yesterday there were actually snow flurries! Seriously??!
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Julie says
Hey Doreen, your chocolate cookies look amazing and I bet are delicious! Thanks for the recipe and I’m looking forward to seeing what you chose for the living room. I had the heat on all day yesterday! Will warm weather ever come to stay? Have a nice weekend.
Julie xo
Poppy says
Your cookies look and sound absolutely, decadently, delicious and, best of all, pretty simple to make and bake! I love coffee flavoured goodies, and these should hit the spot, washed down with a glass of freezing cold milk, (since I need to up my calcium intake, after recently being told that I am one stage away from osteoporosis!), it’s sure to be a sweet (cookies), and healthy (milk) treat! Thanks for all the tips, too; they really make a difference.
Okay, mission accomplished: can’t wait to see your new rug and recliners!
Happy weekend, my friend!
xoxo
Poppy
Dewena says
I printed out the recipe, all of my men will love this one! Snow flurries there? I shouldn’t complain about our heat on yesterday and 80 degrees steamy heat today, should I? Surely yours will improve soon, at least in time for your beautiful new things to be delivered–and no mud tracked in!
A good weekend to you!
Oh, my 2 FL sisters were in town for a wedding yesterday and met me and my TN sister, with all our husbands, for lunch downtown! We hadn’t all been together at once in 3 years. I still hope you can drop in and meet Jenn at her consignment shop sometime when you’re RV-ing through FL.
Judy Clark says
The cookies look and sound yummy! Do you think they could be made without the coffee? I’m not a coffee person, but they look so good.
Judy
Doreen says
The addition of the espresso powder is completely optional Judy. In fact, it wasn’t included in the original recipe. I’ve amended the recipe to indicate this. Thanks!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says
Chocolate and espresso are two of my favorite things. These look mouthwatering. I’ll be trying them soon.
kelly says
Mercy! Those cookies look to die for. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Your pics look like they’re straight out of a cookbook! Can’t wait to see which rug you ended up getting for your living room. Looking forward to seeing your living room after you’ve gotten everything situated.
tammy j says
OMG! those cookies are the original sin! LOLOL
this whole blog is just so beautifully done… cookies and all.
it has your style.
and i can’t wait to see the ‘new’ rooms! i love your choices.
xo♥
Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says
They look yummy! I don’t drink much coffee, but I love it in desserts!
Jemma says
Oh Doreen,
Perfect timing for me, I am craving a good cookie recipe and chocolate as well-beautiful photos too!
Seriously snow flurries? Now that is unacceptable-so glad you have your RV, next year you’ll be visiting me in Texas!
xoxo
Jemma
Jane says
The cookies look amazing…a Pinner Winner!!! And wow, the rug is gorgeous-you didn’t have to pay for shipping! Looking forward to seeing the chairs.
Jane x
Olympia says
Those cookies must be absolutely scrumptious Doreen, I’m a coffee lover so these little sins are allowed while sipping a great cappuccino! The rug is very pretty indeed!
Happy new week!
Olympia
Olympia says
Those cookies must be absolutely scrumptious Doreen! I’m a coffee lover, so they could perfectly accompany a great espresso or cappuccino. I also like your rug, it’s so pretty indeed!
Olympia
Cecilia says
Ugh, I was avoiding your post because of the ooey gooey cookies. Not good for my diet, Doreen! They look delicious. Oh well, looking never caused anyone to gain weight. As long as I don’t make them, I’m safe! Lol.
I can’t wait to see the rug you ended up with! I bet it’s just as pretty as the other one or better!
Hugs,
Cecilia
Sue says
Oh you just rocked the chocolate cookie recipe list plus the photos you took are so excellent. I had to pin them to my recipe board. I really can’t wait to see the rug you picked out and the recliners too.
carrie@northwoods scrapbook says
Thanks for sharing this recipe Doreen! They look like the kind of cookie I would pick up and exclaim “hello lover!” Mmmmmmm.
And Yay for finally getting your new goodies for some room transformations! Can’t wait to see. Happy week ahead Doll! xoxo
Red Rose Alley says
Oh my gosh, these chocolate gooey cookies look amazing, Doreen. Chocolate and coffee are two of my favorites.
Have a splendid week.
~Sheri
rue says
Those cookies look evil! LOL
Sorry about the back ordered rugs. I hate it when that happens. I’m glad you got your recliners though 🙂
xo
Vashti Quiroz-Vega says
Hi Doreen! It took me a while to read this post because I lingered salivating on each picture. Ha, ha! These cookies look scrumptious! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Pinning! 😀
Doreen says
lol Vashti! Now clean your screen :).
Southern DayDreams says
Hi Doreen, the cookies look so yummy. I knew that about the chocolate having learned this the hard way. LOL Love your new rug and I can only imagine how wonderful your room is going to be.
Hope you see spring soon.
Hugs, CM
Nancy @ A Joyful Cottage says
Oh my, those cookies look decadent. The rug is gorgeous. I love it!
Feral Turtle says
Oh those cookies look tempting! Pinned!! Looking forward to your new decor!
Pat Cable says
Ok I can taste these right now and they taste good. 🙂 I’m not much of a cookie maker but I will have to try this recipe.
ladyfi says
Mmm …those cookies look delicious!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Oh my these cookies look decadent….When having a dessert, I must have coffee to go with it!!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Oh, yes, these are being pinned immediately! Gooey, chewy, chocolate and espresso? What a great combination!
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says
Oh, boy, do these look delicious. Coffee and chocolate are two of my favorites, and when put together the result is usually sublime. I’ll be trying these.
Julie says
Thanks for linking up you amazing cookie recipe at our Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Jess says
These look SO delicious! I’ve pinned them!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!