You can't miss with chocolate on chocolate. This cookie is going to be a favorite all year round.

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Try adding toasted pecans or crushed peanuts to this for some nice texture and added flavor.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or chips)
• Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)

Directions

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

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Next, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.

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

Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Once combined, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks, and if desired, add chopped nuts for extra texture.

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. After baking, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your rich and indulgent Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Cookies!

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