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Three rich, fudgy One-Bowl Chocolate Cookies stacked on a white surface with scattered chocolate chips.

One-Bowl Chocolate Cookies

This recipe creates rich chocolate cookies using only one bowl for simple cleanup. It is suitable for busy bakers and beginners who want an easy, indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet

Instructions
 

  • In one bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar together.
  • Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl.
  • Mix the ingredients until they are just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  • Scoop the dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 10 to 12 minutes.

Notes

Reducing this recipe to one bowl made testing faster, and the texture stayed perfectly consistent batch after batch. This recipe is by Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.
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