There's nothing better than indulging in rich, chocolatey goodness, and this Double Chocolate Cookie Dough Recipe is the ultimate treat for chocoholics. Whether you're baking up a fresh batch of cookies or just sneaking spoonfuls of dough (we won’t judge), this recipe is a must-try. It’s loaded with cocoa and chunks of chocolate, making it a decadent twist on a basic cookie dough recipe.
Double Chocolate Cookie Dough Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in Chocolate
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chunks.
Scoop and Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then scoop dough onto the sheet, spacing each scoop about 2 inches apart.
Bake
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
Cool and Enjoy
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Pairings
These double chocolate cookies go great with a cold glass of milk, a warm cup of coffee, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
FAQs
1. Can I make this a cookie dough recipe for baking and eating raw?
If you want to eat the dough raw, simply omit the eggs and heat-treat the flour by microwaving it for 30 seconds to kill any bacteria.
2. Can I use this as a simple cookie dough recipe for other flavors?
Absolutely! Swap out the cocoa powder for more flour and change the chocolate mix-ins for nuts, caramel bits, or white chocolate.
3. Can I use this as a basic cookie dough recipe?
Yes! This dough is versatile—just remove the cocoa powder, and you have a classic base for any cookie variation you like.
