The neutral pH of Dutch-process cocoa powder means that it can be used in recipes leavened with baking powder such as these Chocolate Pretzel Crinkle Cookies. It won’t activate baking soda in ...
What you consider hot chocolate is most often actually hot cocoa. It’s made with cocoa powder, sugar, and milk or water. You know those packets at the grocery store that say “hot chocolate ...
You can buy natural cocoa powder (unsweetened), Dutch processed, and black cocoa (used in famous cookies). Cocoa powder is the precursor to chocolate. Dark chocolate is made from unsweetened cocoa and ...
But that's an unsatisfying response, so let's dive into what you expect from your cookies when using baking soda and baking powder, respectively, so you can make that call for yourself.