Chocolate Cookies

Dessert time!  These cookies were really yummy.  The recipe is from my book: "1001 cupcakes, cookies and other tempting treats".  The recipe below makes about 12 cookies.

Image by Jason Hedlund

Ingredients:
8 Tbsp butter, softened
1 1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
7oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
5 1/2oz milk chocolate, chopped

Directions:
1.  Preheat the oven to 350F.  Line two large baking sheets with nonstick parchment paper.
2.  Place butter and sugar in large bowl and beat together until light and fluffy.  Place the egg and vanilla in small bowl and whisk together, then gradually add to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
3.  Mix in flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt until well combined.  Add 3 1/2 oz each of the semisweet and milk chocolates, them mix well.
4. Spoon 6 heaping tablespoons of the batter onto each baking sheet, spacing them well apart.  Divide the remaining chocolate among the cookies ad press in lightly.
5.  Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes.  Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.  Enjoy!

Beth and Jason's Rating: 6/10

Nutrition:
324 calories
13g fat (8g saturated)
40mg cholesterol
420mg sodium
48g carbohydrates
2g fiber
31g sugar
4g protein