Decadent Chocolate Cookies with Flaky Salt

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be thick and slightly sticky.

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Sprinkle the tops of the cookies lightly with flaky salt or coarse sugar for an added crunch and flavor.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be thick and slightly sticky.

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Sprinkle the tops of the cookies lightly with flaky salt or coarse sugar for an added crunch and flavor.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.