Are you a diehard chocoholic?
If you aren’t, then you might not be ready for our Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies because they take chocolate flavor from good to mind-blowingly intense in a single bite!
However, if chocolate is your jam, then buckle up for one dark and luscious journey to Flavortown because these aren’t your average cookie. No, they are a chocolate lover’s dream come true.
Imagine the love child of gooey butter cake and rich, decadent brownies all rolled together into one un-put-downable treat. If you can visualize that, then you know what it’s going to be like to take your first bite of these tempting treats.
Now they might be denser than the Ooey Gooey cake you’re used to but after the first bite, you’ll forget all about it. What you get instead is a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Even better, with only a handful of ingredients, they’re super easy to whip up.
So whether you can’t get enough chocolate in your life or you’ve got friends and family who have a weakness for it, these cookies might be your new go to treat!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Unsalted Butter & Cream Cheese. To get that melt-in-your-mouth texture, look no further than these ingredients.
Butter and cream cheese are at the heart of our cookie recipe.
Without them, we wouldn’t have the rich flavor and tangy twist that make them so tempting.
Granulated Sugar. Makes each bite we take as sweet (and delightful) as possible.
Egg & Vanilla Extract. Acting as a binder, eggs hold all of our ingredients together. Vanilla adds a touch of its characteristic aroma and flavor.
All-Purpose Flour, Cocoa Powder & Baking Powder. These ingredients give the cookies structure, flavor and fluffiness.
All-purpose flour is the backbone of each cookie.
Cocoa powder’s deep chocolate satisfies those dark cravings while baking powder ensures that our cookies rise nice and high.
Confectioners’ Sugar. Like snow on Christmas morning, confectioners’ sugar is the perfect ingredient to roll our cookie dough in. Not only does it add sweetness but a delightful snowy appearance.
| Ingredient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Unsalted Butter & Cream Cheese | Provide rich flavor, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and a tangy twist. |
| Granulated Sugar | Adds sweetness to each bite. |
| Egg & Vanilla Extract | Egg binds ingredients; vanilla enhances flavor and aroma. |
| All-Purpose Flour, Cocoa Powder & Baking Powder | Flour provides structure; cocoa adds chocolate flavor; baking powder aids in rising. |
| Confectioners’ Sugar | Used to roll cookie dough in, adding sweetness and a snowy appearance. |
Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies – Quick and Delicious!
Preparation. Preheat your oven to 350°F. It’s a good idea to line your making sheets with parchment paper so you can remove your cookies easily when they’re done baking.
Creaming the Base. Take a large mixing bowl and combine the ingredients for the base of the cookies.
Cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar. Mix everything until it’s nice and smooth.
Adding Wet Ingredients. Once the mixture is creamy, add the egg and vanilla to it. Beat everything together until it’s fully added.
Dry Ingredients. Take a separate bowl and whisk the dry ingredients together. Mix the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
When you’re done, add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients gradually. Keep going until a soft dough forms.
Forming the Cookies. Using a tablespoon (or a cookie scoop if you have one), form the dough into balls. Coat each ball in confectioners’ sugar by rolling it.
Baking. Once the balls are ready, space them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets you prepared earlier.
Put them in the oven and bake them for 10-12 minutes. You’ll know the cookies are ready when they have a crackled appearance on top.
Cool & Serve. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Once they’ve cooled completely, they’re ready to be enjoyed!
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Preparation | Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. |
| Creaming the Base | Mix softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth. |
| Wet Ingredients | Add egg and vanilla to the creamy mixture and beat until combined. |
| Dry Ingredients | In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. |
| Forming the Cookies | Shape dough into balls using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Roll each ball in confectioners’ sugar. |
| Baking | Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until tops are crackled. |
| Cool & Serve | Transfer baked cookies to a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, they’re ready to eat. |
Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. It’s a good idea to line your making sheets with parchment paper so you can remove your cookies easily when they’re done baking.
- Take a large mixing bowl and combine the ingredients for the base of the cookies. Cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar. Mix everything until it’s nice and smooth.
- Once the mixture is creamy, add the egg and vanilla to it. Beat everything together until it’s fully added.
- Take a separate bowl and whisk the dry ingredients together. Mix the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. When you’re done, add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients gradually. Keep going until a soft dough forms.
- Using a tablespoon (or a cookie scoop if you have one), form the dough into balls. Coat each ball in confectioners’ sugar by rolling it.
- Once the balls are ready, space them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets you prepared earlier. Put them in the oven and bake them for 10-12 minutes. You’ll know the cookies are ready when they have a crackled appearance on top.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Once they’ve cooled completely, they’re ready to be enjoyed!
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Hello! I’m Claire, a writer with a sweet tooth and a love for all things pastry. I’ve spent years perfecting the art of macaron making and I’m always on the hunt for the next great flavor combination. I’m a firm believer in the power of a good dessert to turn any day around. When I’m not in the kitchen or behind my laptop, I’m probably exploring a new hiking trail or curled up with a good book.
