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These delicious Chocolate Cookies feature a decadent chocolate glaze that adds amazing chocolate flavor to this quick and easy chocolate cookie recipe! Add festive sprinkles for any occasion! Love cookies? You must try these Almond Joy Cookies and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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Chocolate Cookies

This chocolate cookie recipe is one of those back-pocket recipes that everyone needs. It’s super versatile and is delicious on it’s own but is elevated to give me all the cookies status due to the simple chocolate glaze. Adding sprinkles is simply the cherry on top of a perfect chocolate cookie.

This chocolate cookie recipe is perfect for Christmas cookie trays but works fabulously for all special occasions! We make these for Valentine’s Day and just random days when we’re craving chocolate. So good and easy!

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Chocolate Desserts

We are big fans of chocolate desserts. Cookies, cheesecake, brownies, it’s all the perfect way to cure those darn chocolate cravings!

Here are some of our favorites:

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What You’ll Need – Chocolate Cookies Ingredients List

This list is pretty short and sweet so let’s get to it. This is what you’ll need for this chocolate cookies recipe. Well take a look at the glaze ingredients below.

  • unsalted butter – the butter should be at room temperature
  • granulated sugar and brown sugar – for nice sweet cookies, the sugar adds flavor and helps the cookies to spread
  • eggs – binds the cookie dough
  • vanilla extract – you can also you vanilla bean paste if you prefer for a bigger vanilla punch
  • instant chocolate pudding mix – the pudding mix makes these cookies extra soft and gives them big chocolate flavor
  • all purpose flour – the flour provides the structure
  • baking soda – the leavening agent in this recipe
  • salt – adds flavor and balance
  • mini chocolate chips – adds sweet pockets of pure chocolate, make sure you use mini chocolate chips!
  • sprinkles – sprinkles are totally optional but if you’re making these cookies for a holiday, they look super fun and festive!

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Chocolate Glaze Ingredients

The chocolate glaze adds a touch of decadence to these chocolate cookies. Just four ingredients is all you need to make it:

  • powdered sugar – adds sweetness to the chocolate glaze
  • cocoa powder – provides the chocolate flavor in this glaze recipe
  • milk or water – either works so use what you prefer
  • vanilla extract – really makes the chocolate flavor richer

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How To Make Easy Chocolate Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Cream butter and sugars together.
  • Add in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk together chocolate pudding, all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add to wet ingredients.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Scoop dough, roll into 1 inch balls and place 2” apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the center is almost set and edges of cookies appear dry.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.two image collage of glaze dripping off whisk and top down view of chocolate cookies without about half of them glazed

    • How To Make The Chocolate Glaze

  • While the cookies cool, make the chocolate glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

    TIP: Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together to ensure there are no lumps.

  • Add the milk (or water) and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. Start with less liquid and add more if you need to.
  • Spoon glaze over cookies and garnish with holiday sprinkles or sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

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    Cookie FAQs

  • How long do these cookies last? Let cookies cool all the way and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Can I freeze these cookies? Of course! Freezing cookies are a fantastic way to always have something sweet on hand. Keep them in a freezer-safe bag or a container with a tight-fitting lid. They will easily last 2-3 months in the freezer. To eat, set them on the counter at room temperature until they have thawed. Don’t add the glaze before freezing. Let the cookies thaw and then add the glaze.
  • Can I make the cookies ahead of time? The cookie dough can be made in advance and chilled for up to 2 days before baking.
  • What supplies or tools will I need? This is a pretty basic cookie bar recipe that doesn’t use any fancy equipment. Here’s what you’ll need to have on hand:

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    • How To Make Chocolate Cookies

    Chocolate Cookies with Chocolate Glaze

    These delicious Chocolate Cookies feature a decadent chocolate glaze that adds amazing chocolate flavor to this quick and easy chocolate cookie recipe! Add festive sprinkles for any occasion!

    Course Cookies, Dessert Cuisine American Keyword chocolate cookies, chocolate glaze Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings 32 cookies Calories 188kcal Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar packed, light or dark
    • 2 eggs room temperature
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
    • holiday sprinkles optional

    Chocolate Glaze:

    • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk or water
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

    • Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.

    • Add in eggs and vanilla and mix well.

    • Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, all purpose flour baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.

    • Fold in chocolate chips.

    • Scoop out cookie dough and form 1" balls. Place cooke dough balls about 2” apart on the prepared baking sheet.

    • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the center is almost set and edges of cookies appear dry.

    • Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.

    Prepare Chocolate Glaze

    • While the cookies cool, make the chocolate glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and cocoa powder. (You can also sift the two together to ensure there are no lumps.)

    • Add the milk (or water) and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. Start with less liquid and add more if you need to.

    • Spoon glaze over cookies and garnish with holiday sprinkles or sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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