Imagine biting into a cookie so decadent, so rich with chocolate that it instantly transports you to dessert paradise. These aren't just ordinary chocolate chip cookies – these are double chocolate chip cookies that will make your taste buds dance with pure joy! Perfect for chocolate lovers, midnight snackers, and anyone who believes that more chocolate is always better, this recipe promises to deliver the most indulgent, moist, and irresistible cookies you've ever tasted.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure no lumps remain.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure your butter is softened but not melted. Room temperature butter creates the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't Overmix: Mix your dough just until ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- Chill for Extra Flavor: For even more intense flavor, chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use Quality Chocolate: Choose high-quality chocolate chips for the most luxurious taste.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: These cookies can quickly go from perfect to overdone. Remove them when edges are set but centers are still slightly soft.
- Cool Completely: Let cookies cool fully to develop their perfect chewy texture.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days – if they last that long!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 221kcal
Carbohydrates: 37g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 33mg
