Crunchy Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients:

1. All-purpose flour (1 cup)
2. Cocoa powder (1/2 cup)
3. Baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
4. Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
5. Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
6. Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
7. Brown sugar (1/4 cup, packed)
8. Egg (1)
9. Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
10. Chocolate chips or chunks (1 cup)
11. Chopped nuts (optional, for added crunch)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars:
   • In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla:
   • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in Chocolate and Nuts:
   • Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks and chopped nuts (if using) into the cookie dough.
7. Scoop and Arrange on Baking Sheets:
   • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie for spreading.
8. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. The centers may still look slightly soft.
9. Cool on Baking Sheets:
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy:
    • Once cooled, these Crunchy Chocolate Cookies are ready to be enjoyed with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.

Tips:

• Experiment with different types of chocolate (dark, milk, or white) for varied flavors.
• For an extra crunch, use a combination of chocolate chips and chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds.