Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

If you are the kind of person who thinks one layer of chocolate is never enough, these double chocolate chip cookies are worth making. The cookie dough gets its deep chocolate flavor from cocoa powder, while plenty of chocolate chips melt into little pockets throughout the cookies. The edges turn lightly crisp in the oven, but the centers stay soft, chewy, and almost brownie-like.

They are also wonderfully straightforward. There is no complicated decorating or long chilling process, so you can have a warm batch ready without spending your whole afternoon in the kitchen. Serve them with cold milk, coffee, or simply eat one while it is still slightly warm from the baking sheet.

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, preferably at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

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How to Make Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Lining the pans helps prevent sticking and makes it easier to move the cookies after baking.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Breaking up any cocoa lumps now will save you from having to overmix the dough later.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugars

Add the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat until the mixture becomes lighter and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Properly softened butter is important here because cold butter will not blend as smoothly.

4. Add the Egg and Vanilla

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture looks smooth and evenly combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed so everything gets incorporated.

5. Add the Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the flour and cocoa mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until you no longer see dry streaks of flour. Try not to overmix, as this can make the finished cookies less tender.

6. Fold in the Chocolate

Stir in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. Make sure the chocolate is spread throughout the dough so every cookie gets plenty of melted chocolate.

7. Portion the Dough

Scoop roughly 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place the portions on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them. Keeping the dough portions similar in size helps the cookies bake evenly.

8. Bake

Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges look set while the centers still appear soft. Do not wait for the cookies to look completely firm in the oven. They will continue cooking slightly from the residual heat of the baking sheet.

9. Cool Before Serving

Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. They will be delicate when first removed from the oven, but they firm up as they cool while keeping a soft center.

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What You Can Do Better

The biggest difference between an average chocolate cookie and a really good one often comes down to small details. Measure the flour carefully instead of packing it into the measuring cup, because too much flour can make these cookies dry and cakey. If you have a kitchen scale, weighing the flour is even better.

Use softened butter rather than melted butter unless you are deliberately changing the recipe. Soft butter creams properly with the sugars and helps give the cookies their pleasant texture. Your egg should also be close to room temperature so it blends into the butter mixture more evenly.

For a stronger chocolate flavor, use good-quality natural cocoa powder and semisweet or dark chocolate. You can also replace some of the chocolate chips with chopped chocolate so you get both small melted pockets and larger pieces throughout the cookies.

If you prefer thinner, chewier cookies, slightly reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake them for around 10 to 11 minutes. Keep a close eye on the first batch because ovens vary, and a minute can make a noticeable difference with cookies.

A small pinch of espresso powder is another easy way to make the chocolate taste deeper without making the cookies taste like coffee. Start with a small amount rather than adding too much.

How to Store Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Once completely cool, place the cookies in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature for up to 5 days. For the best texture, make sure they are fully cooled before sealing the container, since trapped heat can create excess moisture.

You can also freeze the baked cookies for up to 2 months. If you want to prepare the dough ahead of time, portion it into individual balls and freeze them on a lined baking sheet. Once firm, transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe bag or container. Bake them directly from frozen, adding roughly a minute to the normal baking time.

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Recipe Variations

• Extra dark chocolate: Use dark chocolate chips or chunks for a richer, less sweet cookie.
• Milk chocolate: Replace the semisweet chocolate with milk chocolate for a sweeter and creamier flavor.
• Peanut butter chocolate: Replace part of the chocolate chips with peanut butter chips.
• Chocolate and nuts: Add a small handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
• Sea salt finish: Sprinkle a tiny amount of flaky sea salt over the cookies immediately after baking.

Common Questions

Why did my double chocolate chip cookies spread too much?

Excessive spreading can happen when the butter is too warm, the flour is under-measured, or the baking sheet is heavily greased. Use properly softened rather than melted butter, measure the flour carefully, and bake the dough on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Can I use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate?

Yes. Dark chocolate works especially well if you prefer a deeper chocolate flavor and a cookie that is not quite as sweet.

Do I need to chill the cookie dough?

No, these cookies can be baked without a long chilling period. If your kitchen is particularly warm and the dough feels very soft, however, a short chill can make it easier to scoop and may help reduce spreading.

How do I know when the cookies are done?

Look for edges that have set while the centers still look slightly soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool, so baking them until the centers are completely hard can result in a drier cookie.

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Nutrition Information

The following values are approximate and can vary depending on the chocolate, butter, and exact ingredient brands used.