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Outrageous Chocolate Cookies

By Lana Stuart · Published: Feb 8, 2017 · Last Modified: Dec 31, 2020 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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A decadent chocolate cookie that bakes up shiny and crackly on the outside and soft in the center. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/outrageous-chocolate-cookies/

Outrageous Chocolate Cookies - decadent chocolate cookies that bake up shiny and crackly on the outside and soft in the center.

These Outrageous Chocolate Cookies were originally a Martha Stewart recipe that I came across years ago. I've made these cookies so many times and they always get great comments, especially from chocolate lovers. And why not - they're chocolate through and through. It's a chocolate dough packed full of chocolate chunks. They're soft and chewy with a slight crunch on the outside. Kind of a cross between a brownie and a cookie and so good with a glass of milk!

A decadent chocolate cookie that bakes up shiny and crackly on the outside and soft in the center. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/outrageous-chocolate-cookies/

I made these for BeeBop to take to his office for Valentine's Day a few years ago and I didn't eat a single one. I thought he might bring a few back home. Nope. Not one left.

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How to Make Outrageous Chocolate Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Melt the butter and chocolate

Chocolate and butter for Outrageous Chocolate Cookies

Heat the chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until almost melted; do not overheat.

Here's what it looks like after 40 seconds --

Melting chocolate and butter

And here's what it looks like after 5 20-second increments--

Melted butter and chocolate

There should be some small chunks of chocolate left. They will melt from the residual heat. Don't overheat the chocolate!

Mix the dry ingredients

Dry ingredients for Outrageous Chocolate Cookies

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla on high speed until light and fluffy.

Mixing ingredients

Reduce speed to low; beat in melted chocolate.

Add chocolate to mixture

Combine wet and dry ingredients

Mix in flour mixture until just combined.

Outrageous Chocolate Cookies

Add the chocolate chunks. Stir well to combine.

Add chocolate chunks

Drop heaping tablespoons of dough 2 to 3 inches apart onto baking sheets.

Drop batter by spoonsful

Bake, rotating sheets halfway through until cookies are shiny and crackly yet soft in centers. 12 to 15 minutes.

Cool on baking sheet 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

This makes 2 dozen (or 18 if you drop them by big heaping tablespoons like I do).

Enjoy!

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A decadent chocolate cookie that bakes up shiny and crackly on the outside and soft in the center. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/outrageous-chocolate-cookies/

A decadent chocolate cookie that bakes up shiny and crackly on the outside and soft in the center. From @NevrEnoughThyme https://www.lanascooking.com/outrageous-chocolate-cookies/

Outrageous Chocolate Cookies

A decadent chocolate cookie that bakes up shiny and crackly on the outside and soft in the center.
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 237kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. semisweet chocolate roughly chopped (or use semisweet chips and you won’t have to chop the chocolate)
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 12- oz package semisweet chocolate chunks
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat chopped chocolate and butter in a microwave safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until almost melted; do not overheat.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Reduce speed to low; beat in melted chocolate.
  • Mix in flour mixture until just combined.
  • Add the chocolate chunks. Stir well to combine.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough 2 to 3 inches apart onto baking sheets.
  • Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are shiny and crackly yet soft in centers. 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool on baking sheet 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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  1. Amy says

    May 20, 2014 at 12:35 am

    These look amazing! I tried baking them today, but mine cookies don't have the crackly top. Why's that? Help!!

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  2. Amanda says

    August 21, 2009 at 8:47 am

    Sounds fabulous! I've included them in today's Friday Recipe post :) http://oldtips.blogspot.com/2009/08/friday-recipes-chocolate-chip-cookies.html

    Reply
  3. smallkitchenbigideas says

    April 09, 2009 at 8:09 am

    These look great!

    Reply
  4. Donna says

    February 17, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    These look stupendous. Have never tried these, but after seeing them, I would love to. So delicious!!

    Reply
  5. lanaann says

    February 15, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    Do try them...they are soooo good. And, as you said, how can you possibly go wrong with chocolate?!?

    Reply
  6. finsmom says

    February 15, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    I havn't tried these cookies before - they look great! I will have to bookmark them and try them soon! I made World Peace Cookies on my blog last week, and they were a tasty chocolate cookie. I will have to try these and compare! Can you ever go wrong with chocolate?!

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