There’s nothing quite like a batch of double chocolate chip cookies, warm, gooey, and packed with rich, chocolatey goodness. This is my go-to recipe for the best double chocolate chip cookies, the kind that bring instant comfort with every bite. If you’ve ever craved that perfect balance of soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate, you’re in the right place. Let’s make a batch of cookies you’ll want to bake again and again!
Double chocolate chip cookies are pure happiness in cookie form, rich, gooey, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. Baking them should be fun, and trust me, this recipe will make your kitchen smell incredible!
My favorite trick for taking any chocolate chip cookie to the next level? Add cocoa powder. It gives these cookies an extra chocolatey boost, making them irresistibly soft in the center with just the right amount of crisp on the edges.
Once you take a bite, with melty chocolate in every mouthful, you’ll see why these are my go-to cookies. Bake a batch, share them with family and friends, or just enjoy them fresh out of the oven, you won’t want to make any other cookie again!
Using both brown sugar and granulated sugar gives these cookies an amazing flavor you can't get enough of. Plus, there are so many chocolate chips in each bite that it feels like a little piece of heaven every time!
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⭐Why You'll Love This Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Easy to Make: No special skills needed, just a few simple steps and everyday ingredients, and you’ll have fresh, homemade cookies in no time.
- Perfect Texture: The right balance of melted butter and ingredients creates cookies with chewy centers and crisp edges, the best of both worlds.
- Deep Chocolate Flavor: A mix of high-quality chocolate chips and cocoa powder gives these cookies a rich, chocolatey taste with melty goodness in every bite.
- Make Them Your Own: Add your favorite mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or a pinch of sea salt. You can also switch up the chocolate, try dark, milk, white, or even a mix!
- Perfect for Sharing: Whether for family, friends, or a special occasion, these cookies are always a crowd-pleaser and make a thoughtful homemade gift.
🧾Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this Double Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Butter: I always go for unsalted butter because it gives the cookies a rich, creamy flavor without overpowering the sweetness. If you only have salted butter, just skip the extra salt in the recipe.
- Brown and Granulated Sugar: A mix of both sugars is the secret to cookies that are perfectly sweet and chewy. Brown sugar adds that deep, caramel-like flavor and keeps the cookies soft, while granulated sugar helps with structure and a slight crisp on the edges.
- Eggs: Using room-temperature eggs makes a big difference! They blend smoothly into the dough, helping create cookies that are tender and fluffy.
- Vanilla Extract: Just a splash of vanilla makes the cookies taste warmer and richer, bringing out all the chocolatey goodness.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is the foundation of the dough, giving the cookies the right texture, sturdy but still soft.
- Cocoa Powder: This is what takes them to the next level! I always add cocoa powder for a deep, rich chocolate flavor and that beautiful dark color.
- Baking Powder: A little bit goes a long way, it helps the cookies rise, keeping them light and soft instead of flat and dense.
- Salt: A small pinch makes a big impact! It enhances the sweetness and balances out all the flavors.
- Chocolate Chips: My favorite part! I love adding plenty of chocolate chips for those melty, gooey bursts in every bite. You can go with semi-sweet for a balanced flavor or milk chocolate for extra sweetness, or mix them for the best of both worlds!
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
2. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
3. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture. Fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
5. Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
6. Top the cookie dough with a few chocolate chips.
7. Bake at 180°C (356°F) or 160°C (320°F) for fan-assisted ovens until the edges are set, about 10 minutes.
8. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes to cool down a bit before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Room Temperature Ingredients: Using ingredients at room temperature helps them mix together smoothly and gives your cookies the best texture.
Don’t Overmix: Mix until everything is just combined to keep your cookies tender.
Chilling the Dough: Chill the dough for about 30 minutes if you want thicker, chewier cookies and to prevent spreading.
Parchment-Lined Sheet: Bake your cookies on a parchment-lined sheet (or a silicone mat) to keep them from sticking and to ensure even baking.
Space Cookies Properly: Leave about 2 inches between each cookie dough ball so they have room to spread.
Experiment with Add-Ins: Customize your cookies with nuts, dried fruit, or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor and texture.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies or dough balls.
🍪More Cookie Recipes to Try!
If you're loving this Chocolate Chip Cookie, you'll also adore these tasty cookies:
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- Almond Cookies with Almond Flour
- Mint Cookies
- Banana and Quick Oat Cookies
- Turtle Cookie Balls
- Biscotti
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📖 Recipe
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 75 g Unsalted Butter
- 100 g Brown Sugar
- 100 g Sugar
- 1 Lager Egg
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 140 g Flour
- 35 g Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 170 g Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture. Fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
- Place a few chocolate chips over the cookie dough.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C / 356°F (for a regular oven) or 160°C / 320°F (for a fan-assisted oven) for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are cooled, enjoy them with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
These are hands-down the best chocolate chip cookies ever! They're perfectly soft and chewy with just the right amount of gooey chocolate chips in every bite. Absolute perfection!