Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 2/3 cup (55g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk (any kind)
- 1 1/4 cups (225g) white chocolate chips, plus extra for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla; beat on high until well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet on low speed until just combined.
- Beat in milk, then fold in white chocolate chips. Dough will be thick and sticky.
- Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
- Remove dough from fridge and let sit at room temperature for 10–20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop heaping 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into tall balls. Place 2–3 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look soft. If not spreading by minute 9, bang the pan on the counter and return to oven.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for best flavor and melt.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for chewy, thick cookies.
- Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months—just thaw at room temp.
- Prep Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
