If you’re a true chocolate lover, this recipe will be your new go-to. Instead of relying on cocoa powder, these cookies use real melted chocolate in the dough, giving them a rich, deep flavor and irresistibly fudgy texture. The exterior bakes into a delicate crisp shell, while the inside stays soft, chewy, and packed with gooey chocolate chunks. Every bite is a little piece of chocolate heaven — perfect for satisfying a sweet craving or impressing guests.
YIELD
2 dozen cookies
PREP TIME
20 Min
COOK TIME
25 Min
METHOD
Bake
Ingredients for Fudgy Chewy Chocolate Cookies
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8 oz (225 g) semi-sweet chocolate
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4 Tbsp (55 g) butter
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2/3 cup (85 g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp (2 g) baking powder
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2 large eggs
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3/4 cup (150 g) light brown sugar
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1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
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12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
How to Make Fudgy Chewy Chocolate Cookies
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a heatproof bowl, melt the 8 oz (225 g) semi-sweet chocolate together with the butter, stirring until smooth.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
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Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla on high speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
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Lower the speed and blend in the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
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Gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined, then stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks.
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Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
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Bake, rotating the trays halfway through, for 12–15 minutes, until the cookies are glossy on top and slightly soft in the center.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
These chewy chocolate cookies are pure indulgence — crisp on the outside, tender and fudgy inside, with pockets of melty chocolate in every bite. They’re perfect for holiday trays, afternoon treats, or late-night cocoa pairings. Bake a batch, and watch them disappear faster than you can say “just one more.”
