Dark Chocolate Vanilla Cookies (Printable format)

Chewy dark chocolate and vanilla cookies with a touch of almond and creamy milk swirl flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

→ Mix-Ins

11 - 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chunks, 70% cocoa
12 - 1/2 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until creamy and light, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts until fully incorporated.
05 - With mixer on low speed, alternate adding dry ingredients and milk in two additions, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Fold in dark chocolate chunks and white chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
07 - Scoop dough using approximately 2 tablespoons per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are set but centers appear slightly soft and puffy.
09 - Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich, chewy texture infused with deep cocoa and aromatic vanilla.
  • Balanced blend of dark and white chocolate for a luxurious contrast.
  • Simple to prepare with accessible ingredients and easy steps.
  • Perfectly portioned yield makes sharing effortless—24 delicious cookies.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and can be adapted for dietary preferences.
02 -
  • Use high-quality Dutch-process cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Chill the dough briefly if it feels too soft to make scooping easier.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sophisticated flavor contrast.
  • Space cookies well apart to allow for spreading without sticking.
  • Check cookies at 11 minutes to avoid overbaking and maintain a soft center.
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