Simple Chocolate Recipes

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Position 2 racks in the center of the oven, and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
• Whisk together the flour, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
• Beat the butter and both sugars on medium-high speed in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if using a handheld mixer) until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs, one at time, beating after each addition to incorporate. Beat in the vanilla. Scrape down the side of the bowl as needed. Reduce the speed to medium, add the flour mixture and beat until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips.
• Scoop 12 heaping tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart onto each prepared baking sheet. Roll the dough into balls with slightly wet hands. Bake, rotating the cookie sheets from upper to lower racks halfway through, until golden but still soft in the center, 12 to 15 minutes (the longer the cook time, the crunchier the cookies). Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, and then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
• Let the baking sheets cool completely, scoop the remaining dough onto 1 sheet and bake. Store the cookies in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

EASY CHOCOLATE COOKIES!!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Grease 2 baking sheets with butter (or spray).
• Put the confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl and set aside.
• In another medium bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
• In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar and vanilla extract for about 3 minutes (until creamy). Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl!
• Add one egg to the bowl and beat until blended. Then, add the second egg.
• Add the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until blended.
• Using a tablespoon, scoop up a rounded spoonful of dough.
• Roll the dough into a ball using your hands.
• Roll the ball in the confectioners' sugar until covered.
• Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
• Space each ball of dough about 2 inches apart.
• Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until crackled and puffed.
• Enjoy! (:.

EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan; line bottom with wax paper. Butter paper; dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, sift together cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture alternating with sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
• Spread batter into prepared pan. Tap pan firmly on countertop several times to force out large air bubbles. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven, Cool 10 minutes in pan, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely (bottom side up). Set rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Pour glaze over; spread gently to coat entirely. Let stand until set. Garnish with chocolate shavings. Serve with whipped cream.