Description
Sweet chocolate dreams come alive with these double chocolate chip cookies, blending rich cocoa and melted chocolate into irresistible rounds of pure delight. Gooey chocolate chips nestled in a tender crumb promise indulgent moments that melt hearts and satisfy deepest dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal non-stick baking.
- Using an electric mixer, combine softened butter with granulated and brown sugars, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt – creating a uniform chocolate-infused dry mixture.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient blend into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to prevent overmixing, which can create tough cookies.
- Gently fold chocolate chips and chopped walnuts into the dough, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor and texture throughout each cookie.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each for spreading during baking.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching carefully to ensure cookies are set but not overdone – they will continue cooking slightly after removal from the oven.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete cooling and achieve the perfect texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire recipe.
- For gluten-free alternatives, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Toast the walnuts briefly before adding them to the dough to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg