Shadow Milk Dark Chocolate Cookies (Printable Version)

Rich chewy cookies with dark chocolate chunks and vanilla swirl for a decadent treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

→ Mix-Ins

11 - 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chunks (70% cocoa)
12 - 1/2 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

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 mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy and light, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and almond extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Reduce mixer speed to low. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk in two additions, starting and ending with dry mixture. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Gently fold dark chocolate chunks and white chocolate chips into dough using a spatula.
07 - Scoop dough using approximately 2 tablespoons per portion onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set but centers appear slightly soft and puffy.
09 - Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire cooling rack for complete cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich dark chocolate flavor balanced with aromatic vanilla and optional almond extract
  • Perfect chewy texture with soft centers and slightly crisp edges
  • Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients in just 32 minutes
  • White chocolate chips create a beautiful vanilla swirl effect reminiscent of Shadow Milk Cookie
  • Customizable with dairy-free options and flavor variations
02 -
  • Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie before baking for extra decadence
  • Don't overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when you remove them from the oven
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months
  • Use high-quality Dutch-process cocoa powder for the richest, darkest chocolate flavor
  • Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking for thicker, chewier cookies
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