Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies with Cocoa
Soft cocoa cookies packed with chocolate chips, crisp at the edges and chewy in the centre.
These double chocolate chip cookies have cocoa in the dough as well as chocolate chips, giving them a rich, brownie-like flavour. The source’s ingredient list includes flour, cocoa, butter, two sugars and eggs, but the method needs a clear chill and bake cue. Cream softened butter and sugar until smooth, add eggs one at a time, then fold in the dry ingredients and chips. Chill the dough briefly so the cookies spread less. Bake until edges are set while the centres still look slightly soft; they firm as they cool. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Beat butter with both sugars until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Recipe card
Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies with Cocoa
Equipment: Mixer or wooden spoon, mixing bowls, baking sheets, parchment, cookie scoop
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare oven
Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment.
Mix dry ingredients
Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
Cream butter and sugar
Beat butter with both sugars until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Make dough
Fold dry mixture into wet just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Chill dough 20 minutes.
Portion
Scoop tablespoon-size mounds onto trays, leaving 5 cm between cookies.
Bake
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges look set and centres are still soft. Cool on tray 5 minutes, then move to rack.
How to tell when it is ready
Edges are set while centres remain slightly soft; cookies firm as they cool.
Tips
- Use softened, not melted, butter.
- Chill dough briefly for less spread.
- Leave space between dough mounds.
- Remove while centres still look soft.
Troubleshooting
- If the mixture is too thick, add liquid a little at a time.
- If cooking too quickly, lower the heat and check doneness.
Substitutions
- Use a similar neutral cooking oil.
- Choose a suitable alternative that preserves the recipe’s texture.
Variations
- Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Add a seasonal ingredient that suits the cooking time.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with cold milk.
- Pair with coffee.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Arrange on a dessert platter with berries.
Make ahead
Prepare suitable components ahead and store them safely. Store airtight at room temperature up to 4 days; freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
Storage
Store airtight at room temperature up to 4 days; freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
Food safety
Contains eggs, dairy and gluten. Bake fully and cool before storing; refrigerate dough if holding longer than 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can I prepare this ahead?
Prepare suitable components in advance and store them safely as described.
How should I store double chocolate chip cookies?
Store airtight at room temperature up to 4 days; freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
Serve with cold milk. Store airtight at room temperature up to 4 days; freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
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