The Ultimate No-Mix Chocolate Cookie Recipe for the Holidays

At Nella, we believe the holidays are all about good food, good company, and making memories. This year, we wanted to share one of our favourite cookie recipes from our test kitchen: the ultimate no-mix chocolate cookies. These rich, fudgy treats are perfect for any holiday gathering and will have everyone coming back for more. Trust us—you’ll want to make these!

Ingredients:

• 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped in chip-size pieces
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tbsp buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder, plus 1/2 cup for rolling
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, for rolling
• White chocolate (for decoration)
• Green & red sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to make cleanup a breeze.

2. Melt the Chocolate: Melt both the unsweetened and semisweet chocolates. You can do this in the microwave or over a double boiler—whichever you prefer.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Once combined, add the eggs and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.

4. Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.

5. Add the Chocolate Chips: Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips, and then chill the dough in the fridge for about an hour. This step helps the dough firm up, making it easier to scoop.

6. Form the Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into balls and roll them in a mixture of confectioners’ sugar and cocoa powder. This creates that signature crinkly, fudgy look when baked.

7. Bake: Place the dough balls on your baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will look slightly soft in the center but will firm up as they cool.

8. Decorate: Once cooled, drizzle with melted white chocolate and top with festive sprinkles—green and red add the perfect holiday touch!

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These cookies are perfect for any holiday party or as a sweet treat to share with loved ones. Plus, all the tools you need to make these cookies—whether you’re mixing, scooping, or baking—are available at Nella Toronto. Shop online at nellaonline.com or visit one of our Toronto locations to get everything you need to bake these delicious goodies.