Description
This Double Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe delivers rich, fudgy cookies packed with bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate chips for an irresistible treat. The dough is infused with Dutch-process cocoa powder and melted bittersweet chocolate, ensuring a deep chocolate flavor and a soft, chewy texture. Perfectly balanced between sweet and slightly salty with an optional sprinkle of flakey sea salt, these cookies are ideal for chocolate lovers looking for a decadent homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Chocolate and Dry Ingredients
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/4 cup (20 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients and Sugars
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2/3 cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Additional Chocolate Chips and Toppings
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flakey sea salt for sprinkling, optional
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Place 4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl set over a double boiler (a pot with simmering water). Stir frequently over medium-low heat until the chocolate is smooth and shiny. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the bowl sides as needed. Then stir in the vanilla bean paste until combined.
- Incorporate Melted Chocolate: Pour the cooled melted bittersweet chocolate into the butter and sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until fully integrated. Scrape down the bowl again to ensure even distribution.
- Add Dry Ingredients Gradually: Add the flour mixture in three additions, mixing on low speed just until combined each time. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough tender. Use a kitchen towel to cover the mixer to prevent flour and cocoa powder from escaping.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a large spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold in both the bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate chips without overworking the dough. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Portion and Shape Cookies: Use a large cookie scoop to portion the dough into 2-ounce balls. Gently roll the dough balls between your palms until smooth, careful not to overwork. Place the balls 2 to 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Optionally, top dough balls with extra chocolate chips for gooeyness.
- Bake Cookies: Bake one sheet at a time for 9 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain puffy and slightly underbaked. This ensures a soft, gooey interior.
- Cool and Finish: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. The cookies will deflate slightly as they cool. For extra gooey cookies, immediately top with additional chocolate chips while still warm. Optionally, sprinkle with flakey sea salt.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain tender, chewy cookies.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and develops flavor.
- Chocolate chips on top add extra gooey texture and visual appeal.
- Flakey sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor with a subtle salty contrast.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before moving to avoid breakage.