Mary Berry Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mary Berry’s Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy and decadent chocolate cookies made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, giving them an intense chocolatey taste. These cookies have a crispy outer layer with a soft and gooey middle, making them an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 150g unsalted butter (softened)
- 150g light brown sugar
- 100g caster sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 175g self-raising flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 200g chocolate chips (dark and milk mixed)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F.
- Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugars
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and caster sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- Sift together the self-raising flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until well combined.
Step 5: Add the Chocolate Chips
- Stir in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6: Shape the Cookies
- Scoop out small portions of dough (about 1½ tbsp each) and place them on the prepared baking trays, leaving space between each for spreading.
Step 7: Bake the Cookies
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers remain slightly soft.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm or store for later!