Hot Cookie Saturday Night!
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked cookies filling the kitchen. Warm, gooey, and packed with rich chocolate flavor, homemade cookies bring comfort and joy with every bite. Santa Barbara Chocolate’s high-quality dark chocolate is the perfect ingredient for baking, delivering deep, rich flavors that elevate classic treats like chocolate chip cookies and brownies.
Why Bake with Santa Barbara Chocolate?
Baking from scratch allows for complete control over the ingredients, ensuring a more flavorful and satisfying result compared to store-bought dough. Using high-quality chocolate enhances the taste, texture, and overall appeal of homemade cookies. Santa Barbara Chocolate’s dark chocolate maintains a soft mound shape when baked, creating a rich and decadent bite in every cookie.
Choosing the Right Chocolate for Baking
When baking cookies, the choice of chocolate makes all the difference. Santa Barbara Chocolate offers a variety of options to suit different baking needs:
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Dark Chocolate Chips – Ideal for chocolate chip cookies, these chips melt just enough to stay creamy while holding their shape.
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Couverture Chocolate Wafers – Perfect for melting into brownie batter or creating chocolate-dipped cookies.
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Cacao Nibs – A great addition for those looking to add a slight crunch and intense chocolate essence to their cookies.
Classic Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This easy recipe yields soft, chewy cookies packed with delicious dark chocolate.
Ingredients:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 cups Santa Barbara Chocolate dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.
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Fold in the dark chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
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Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Taking Brownies to the Next Level
Brownies made with Santa Barbara Chocolate’s dark chocolate deliver a fudgy, rich texture. Instead of cocoa powder alone, using melted dark chocolate wafers intensifies the flavor, giving brownies a deeper, more satisfying chocolate profile.
For extra decadence, sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the batter before baking or swirl in melted chocolate for a marbled effect.
Storage Tips
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Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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Freeze cookie dough balls for easy, fresh-baked cookies anytime—just bake straight from the freezer, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.
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Brownies can be wrapped tightly and frozen for longer storage.
The Perfect Weekend Treat
Baking homemade cookies and brownies is a fun and rewarding way to enjoy quality chocolate. Whether baking for family, friends, or simply as a weekend treat, Santa Barbara Chocolate’s dark chocolate ensures rich, delicious results every time. Grab your ingredients and enjoy the process of baking something truly special.