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Blackmagic Charcoal Chocolate Chip Cookie

A dark and dramatic twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie using activated charcoal powder to create a striking, flavorless black finish.

Prep

15m

Cook

13m

Total

88m

Serves

32

Method

  1. 01

    Add the softened unsalted butter, white sugar, and light brown sugar to a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to cream the ingredients together until combined and smooth.

    Step 1
    Watch · 1:04
  2. 02

    Add the large egg, activated charcoal powder, vanilla extract, milk, salt, and baking soda to the butter mixture. Mix with the electric mixer or a whisk until the color is deep black and everything is evenly incorporated.

    Step 2
    Watch · 1:36
  3. 03

    Add the flour to the bowl and switch to a spatula. Mix by hand until the flour just disappears, then fold in a generous amount of dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

    Step 3
    Watch · 2:40
  4. 04

    Wrap the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least one hour until it is cold and firm.

    Step 4
    Watch · 3:55
  5. 05

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized portions and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet using an eight-per-pan alignment to avoid crowding. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes.

    Step 5
    Watch · 4:24
  6. 06

    Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the pan, then transfer them to a cooling rack to reach room temperature before serving.

    Step 6
    Watch · 5:15

From Chef John

  • “This does not taste like burning.”
  • “Is there any sadder sight than a chocolate chip cookie that only has a couple chips in it?”
  • “You are after all the dark master of doing these a little bit faster.”