These double chocolate chip cookies are soft in the center, lightly crisp at the edges, and packed with cocoa powder and chocolate chips. This easy double chocolate chip cookie recipe bakes in just 10 minutes.
Why You'll Love It
- Soft centers with lightly crisp edges
- Deep chocolate flavor from cocoa powder and chocolate chips
- Simple pantry ingredients
- Ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish
Cookies like this are the kind of recipe I like to keep around for days when you want something homemade but quick. The dough mixes together easily in one bowl and uses simple pantry ingredients, yet the flavor is deep and chocolatey thanks to the cocoa powder and chocolate chips working together. The result is richer than a classic chocolate chip cookie while still being simple to prepare. If you enjoy easy, sweet bakes like fluffy yogurt cake or other chocolate desserts such as hot fudge pudding cake, this is another reliable homemade treat to keep in rotation.
What I like most about these cookies is the balance of texture. The edges set nicely in the oven while the centers stay soft and slightly fudgy. They are especially good when they are still a little warm, with the chocolate chips melting inside the cookie, but they also keep their texture well after they cool. If you like having a few homemade dessert options on hand, they fit in nicely alongside lemon olive oil cake for something bright and fragrant or no-bake Oreo cheesecake when you want an easy make-ahead dessert for the fridge.
Key Ingredients in Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at a few of the ingredients and why I use them.
- Butter: I like using melted butter because it blends quickly with the sugars and helps create soft cookies.
- Brown Sugar and Granulated Sugar: The brown sugar adds moisture and a slight caramel flavor, while the granulated sugar helps the cookies set and gives the edges a light crispness.
- Cocoa Powder: This is what makes these cookies double chocolate. It spreads chocolate flavor throughout the dough, so every bite tastes rich.
- Chocolate Chips: I like using plenty of chocolate chips so there are melty pockets of chocolate throughout the cookies.
How to Make Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
You can find the complete printable recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:
1. Mix the Butter, Sugars, and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, then beat until smooth.
2. Add the Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chips: Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then fold gently until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
3. Scoop and Top the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the baking sheet, leaving 5 cm (2 inches) between each cookie. Top with a few extra chocolate chips.
4. Bake and Cool: Bake at 355°F / 180°C (320°F convection / 160°C fan) for about 10 minutes, until the edges are set. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Why Cocoa Powder Makes These Cookies Richer
Cocoa powder spreads chocolate flavor throughout the dough, which gives these cookies a deeper chocolate taste than a classic chocolate chip cookie.
It also affects the texture. Cookies made with cocoa powder tend to bake with soft centers while still forming lightly crisp edges. That is why these cookies feel almost like a cross between a brownie and a cookie.
Tips for Perfect Chocolate Cookies
Use Good Cocoa Powder: I like using a good quality unsweetened cocoa powder because it makes a noticeable difference in both flavor and color. It gives the cookies a deeper chocolate taste instead of a lighter cocoa flavor.
Press Chocolate Chips on Top before Baking: I like to press a few extra chocolate chips onto the dough balls just before baking. It helps the cookies look more bakery-style and makes the chocolate more visible on top.
Let the Cookies Rest on the Baking Sheet: After baking, I like letting the cookies sit on the hot baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them. This helps the centers finish setting while keeping them soft.
How to Store Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to 1 week or freeze the baked cookies for up to 2 months.
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Recipe
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 75 g unsalted butter - melted
- 100 g brown sugar
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 lager egg - room temperature
- 1 egg yolk - room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 140 g all-purpose flour
- 35 g cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 170 g chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 355°F / 180°C (320°F convection / 160°C fan) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ⅓ cup (75 g) melted unsalted butter, ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, and ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar and mix until smooth. Add the 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then beat until the mixture looks creamy and well combined.
- Sift in the 1 cup (140 g) all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup (35 g) cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt, then gently fold the dough until just combined. Stir in the 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chips, reserving a few to press on top if you like.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) between each cookie. Press a few extra chocolate chips on top, then bake for 10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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!