Valentines Giant Chocolate Cookie (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
02 - 2 tablespoons (30ml) beaten egg
03 - 2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 cup (31g) all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, room temperature
09 - 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder

→ Mix-Ins and Decoration

10 - 2 teaspoons Valentine's sprinkles (optional)
11 - 1/4 cup (55g) semi-sweet chocolate chips plus 1 tablespoon for topping

# Instructions:

01 - Combine the butter with both sugars and cream them together. Add the egg and vanilla, stirring to mix.
02 - In a different bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cocoa, and salt. Slowly mix this into the wet stuff, folding in 1/4 cup of chocolate chips afterward.
03 - Put the dough in the fridge while your oven warms up to 350°F.
04 - Scoop the dough into a tall lump on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Add the rest of the chocolate chips and a sprinkle of decorations on top.
05 - Bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges are firm but the center seems soft. Wait 5-10 minutes before trying it.

# Notes:

01 - Makes a 6-inch cookie
02 - Center will harden as it cools
03 - Split into 4 small cookies if you'd like
04 - Stays good for 5 days at room temp