Chocolate cookies. I had a craving for chocolate chip cookies with caramel chunks. All I had on hand for salt was coarse salt and, much to my surprise, the result was delicious. In a large bowl, cream together margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended.

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Ingredients of Chocolate cookies

You need 1 cup of butter.
Prepare 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar.
It's 3 tablespoons of milk.
Prepare 1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
You need 1 1/2 cup of flour.
It's 3/4 cup of cocoa powder.
It's 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
It's 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder.
It's 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
You need 1 1/2 cups of ready oats.

In large mixer bowl; cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually blend into creamed mixture. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Chocolate cookies step by step

Preheat oven to 350ºF/180°C.
Line baking trays with parchment paper.
In a bowl mix butter, sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat them together well.
Sift in the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix together to make a slightly sticky paste..
Add the oats and mix to combine thoroughly - it's important to use the ready oats (ready brek).
Make balls (large walnut sized) and place on sheets.
Bake in centre of oven for 10 minutes.
IMPORTANT: Remove from oven and leave to rest on trays for at least 5 minutes - they will be slightly domed as they come out of the oven then will sink and flatten, but most importantly they must harden or they will fall apart upon lifting!.
Transfer to cooling rack.
If making non chocolate, then add another ¼ cup of flour and spices (ginger etc) of your choice.

In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Lightly grease two baking sheets, or line with parchment. Beat together the butter, sugars, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla until well blended. We named this recipe "Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies," because it's got everything a cookie connoisseur could possibly ask for. With a texture that is slightly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, it's a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe that's been top-rated by hundreds of satisfied home cooks.