Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a batch of irresistibly soft and chewy Chocolate Cookies. These treats are a favourite for any occasion, offering a perfect balance of rich chocolate flavour and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with maida, powdered almonds, butter, baking powder, cocoa, vanilla essence, and Nestlé MILKMAID, these Chocolate Cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone. They make the perfect afternoon snack or a delightful dessert to share with friends!
About Our Recipe
Our Chocolate Cookies recipe combines simple ingredients to create a batch of irresistibly delicious cookies that are as easy to make as they are enjoyable. With a mix of flour, butter, cocoa, and Nestlé MILKMAID, these cookies bake up soft and chewy, making them a perfect treat for any chocolate lover. The addition of MILKMAID infuses each bite with a creamy, caramelised sweetness that enhances the cookie's texture.
What makes these cookies truly special is the balance of flavours. The rich cocoa creates a deep chocolate base, while MILKMAID adds an indulgent layer of creaminess. A pinch of vanilla essence brings warmth to the flavour profile, rounding out the sweetness with a subtle depth. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow instructions, our Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is a go-to for anyone craving the comforting taste of homemade Chocolate Cookies.
Every batch is sure to disappear quickly, leaving behind the joy of a delicious homemade treat that's perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Try more delicious treats like Chocolate Faces and Eggless American Fudge Cookies, along with this Chocolate Cookies recipe, for a variety of tasty options to satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Servings - 10
- Preparation - 20 Min
- Baking - 150 Min
Ingredients for Chocolate Cookies
- 1 Nestlé MILKMAID Mini
- 150g Softened Butter
- 2 cups Maida
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 4 tbsp Cocoa
- 1 cup Powdered almonds
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
How to make Chocolate Cookies
- Step 1: Sift the maida and mix in cocoa powder, baking powder, and almond powder.
- Step 2: Beat Nestlé MILKMAID and butter. Fold in maida mixture and add vanilla essence.
- Step 3: Roll out the batter in ½ - inch thick sheet on a floured board. Cut into shapes and bake at 150°C for 10 minutes. Cool & serve it.
Tips to Make Chocolate Cookies
- Measure the ingredients carefully as given in the Chocolate Cookies recipe for perfect cookies. A kitchen scale works best.
- Use softened, room-temperature butter for a smoother mix and perfect cookie texture.
- Mix ingredients just until combined; overmixing can make Chocolate Cookies dense or chewy.
- Stick to the Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe’s baking time and temperature to avoid drying or underbaking the cookies.
- Add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chunks for extra flavour and texture to your Chocolate Cookies.
- Chill the cookie dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to help the Chocolate Cookies keep their shape and taste better.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking to enhance the chocolate’s flavour.
- Let Chocolate Cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before moving them to a rack to avoid breaking.
FAQs on Chocolate Cookies Recipe
1. What's the best way to store homemade Chocolate Cookies?
The best way to store homemade Chocolate Cookies is to let them cool completely and then store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
2. How do I prevent my Chocolate Cookies from spreading too much while baking?
To prevent cookies from spreading too much, make sure your butter or fat is at the correct temperature. Softened but not melted butter is usually ideal.
3. My Chocolate Cookies always turn out dry. What am I doing wrong?
Dry cookies can happen from overbaking or using too much flour. Follow the baking time in the Chocolate Cookies recipe and measure your flour carefully. You can also mix butter with a bit of vegetable oil for extra moisture.
4. How can I make crispy Chocolate Cookies?
Bake the Chocolate Cookies a little longer at a lower temperature for a crispier texture.
5. How can I make my Chocolate Cookies more chocolaty?
For a richer chocolate flavour, add extra chocolate chips, chunks, or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top after baking. You can also mix milk, dark, and white chocolate chips or chunks to create a variety of textures and flavours in your Chocolate Cookies.
6. How do I prevent my Chocolate Cookies from burning on the edges?
Bake at the temperature mentioned in the Chocolate Cookies recipe, and use an insulated baking sheet or parchment paper to avoid over-browning the edges.