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A close-up stack of three chewy double chocolate chip cookies, with a bite taken out of the top one on a wooden board.

Decadent Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

A truly decadent double chocolate chip cookie recipe featuring a rich, fudgy cocoa base loaded with both semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips, guaranteeing an ultimate chocolate lover's delight with every chewy bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed recommended for deeper color and flavor
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter 1 stick, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar packed
  • 1 Large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Milk chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand-held)
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Prepare for Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted and slightly cooled butter with the granulated sugar and packed light brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Beat in the room temperature large egg and vanilla extract until just combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
Combine and Add Chocolate Chips
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  2. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and enhances flavor.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough (or use a 1.5-inch cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Do not overbake for chewy cookies.
  3. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking apart.

Notes

For an extra touch, press a few additional chocolate chips into the tops of the warm cookies immediately after removing them from the oven. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze the dough balls for up to 3 months to bake fresh whenever a craving strikes.