Vanilla Molten Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Salted butter, 6 tablespoons.
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Chocolate chips, semi-sweet, 1½ cups.
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Three eggs, at room temp.
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Granulated sugar, ½ cup.
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Vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons.
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1/2 cup plus a couple tablespoons of flour (all-purpose).
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Unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons.
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A ½ teaspoon of baking soda.
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Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon.
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Chopped dark or semi-sweet chocolate, 6 ounces.
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Sprinkle of flaky sea salt for garnish.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven at 350°F and get the baking sheets lined with parchment.
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Melt chocolate chips with butter in the microwave. Whisk sugar and eggs until foamy, about 2 minutes. Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
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Add salt, cocoa powder, baking soda, and flour into the mix. Fold in chopped chocolate chunks. Pop the dough in the freezer for 30 minutes to stiffen it up.
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Shape dough into ¼-cup balls and place them on lined sheets. Let them freeze for 15-30 minutes to hold their shape.
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Place chilled balls about 2 inches apart and bake for 8-12 minutes. Edges should look firm, but the centers stay soft.
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Sprinkle some sea salt on top. Enjoy while warm or store them for up to 4 days.
# Notes:
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You can freeze the dough and keep it up to 3 months.
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If dough feels too runny, toss in more flour (1/4 cup at a time).