Soft Chocolate Cookies – Crispy Outside, Chewy Inside

These soft chocolate cookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers — slightly crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and loaded with chunks of milk and dark chocolate. Optionally, add toasted hazelnuts and almonds for extra crunch. Perfect with a glass of milk or as a coffee companion!

Soft Chocolate Cookies – Crispy Outside, Chewy Inside

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: Cookies and BiscuitsCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

625

kcal

Resting Time

60

minutes

Total time

45

minutes

Soft and chewy chocolate cookies, packed with milk and dark chocolate chunks, with optional toasted nuts.

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 200 g 200 Sugar

• 250 g 250 Butter at room temperature

• 2 2 Large Eggs

• 3 3 Egg Yolks

• 450 g 450 All-purpose Flour

• 150 g 150 Milk Chocolate, chopped

• 200 g 200 Dark Chocolate, chopped

• 100 g 100 Toasted Hazelnuts (optional)

• 100 g 100 Toasted Almonds (optional)

• 2 tsp 2 Baking Powder

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 Baking Soda

• 1 pinch 1 Salt

• 1 tsp 1 Vanilla Extract

How to make Soft Cookies

• In a bowl, add softened butter and sugar and mix slightly until butter softens.
• Add the eggs and yolks and mix.
• Add a pinch of salt, vanilla, and mix again.
• In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
• Gradually add the dry mixture into the butter mixture, mixing to form a dough.
• Once combined, add chopped chocolate and fold with a spatula.
• Add toasted nuts (if using) and fold again.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Divide the dough into 130 g (4.5 oz) portions, shape into balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) bottom/top heat for 15 minutes.

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The Ultimate Soft Chocolate Cookie Recipe

If you’re looking for bakery-style cookies that are crispy on the outside but soft and gooey inside, this recipe is for you. The secret lies in chilling the dough for an hour, which helps control spreading and gives the cookies their perfect texture.

Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Do Not Overbake: Take them out when the edges are just golden — they’ll continue to set as they cool.
• Use Good Quality Chocolate: Chopping real chocolate bars (instead of chips) makes for better melty pockets.
• Chill the Dough: Chilling prevents the cookies from becoming flat.

Variations

• Replace half the dark chocolate with white chocolate for a sweeter flavor.
• Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking for a gourmet touch.
• Skip the nuts for a nut-free version, or use macadamia nuts for a premium twist.

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