Thick, rich, and chewy chocolate cookies packed with cocoa and chocolate chips, perfect for weeknight cravings or gifts.

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/4 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract (halal-certified)

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.

Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy—about 3 minutes.

Add eggs and vanilla, beat until creamy.

Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Stir into wet mix in batches.

Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts.

Chill dough 30 minutes.

Scoop onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.

Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers soft.

Cool on pan 5 minutes, then move to wire rack.

Chill dough to prevent spreading.

Swap cocoa types for different flavor depths.

Use silicone mats for even baking.

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