Description
A rich, decadent chocolate cookie inspired by Dubai’s bold flavors and Crumbl-style indulgence, featuring Labubu chocolate with a soft, chewy center and slightly crisp edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups Labubu chocolate chunks (or substitute with high-quality milk chocolate)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional for Middle Eastern flair)
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cardamom if using.
- 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- 6. Fold in Labubu chocolate chunks and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- 7. Scoop large dough balls (about 1/4 cup each) onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- 8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and centers are soft.
- 9. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after baking, and let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Labubu chocolate is a rich, creamy chocolate bar popular in the UAE. If unavailable, use a mix of milk and caramelized chocolate for a similar taste.
- Do not overbake – cookies should appear slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.
- For extra flair, press a few extra chocolate chunks into the tops of the dough balls before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Dubai, Labubu, chocolate cookie, crumbl style, gourmet