Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cookies (Print Page)

Chewy dark chocolate cookies loaded with tangy raspberries and cocoa chunks for a rich, decadent dessert experience.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

10 - 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
11 - 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, not thawed)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in dark chocolate chunks and raspberries, taking care not to crush the berries.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are still soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chocolate raspberry combination feels fancy enough for dinner parties but comes together in under 30 minutes
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between fudgy centers and crackly edges that makes people ask for the recipe
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more evenly, so take the butter and eggs out at least 30 minutes before baking
  • Underbaking by one minute makes these exceptionally fudgy, but they need those 5 minutes on the hot pan to set properly
03 -
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps control spread and intensifies the chocolate flavor
  • High quality cocoa powder makes a noticeable difference, so skip the generic store brands if possible