Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy, easy to make, and so satisfying. In under 20 minutes, you can enjoy these delicious chocolate cookies with perfect crisp edges, loaded with double the chocolate, and no chilling required! It's the easiest cookie recipe to make for a last minute sweet craving.

The quintessential chocolate chip Cookie (arguably the most popular cookie in the world) gets an upgrade in this recipe with the only thing that could possibly make it any better: even more chocolate. Adding cocoa powder to the rest of the pantry staples in this classic cookie recipe transforms them into a chocolate lover’s dream dessert.

Why You'll Love these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Rich chocolatey flavor. Chocolate chip cookies are great, but double chocolate cookies are even better, and require one simple change. Cocoa powder instills the cookie base with a rich flavor that pairs perfectly with melty bites of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Double chocolate chip cookies are a chocolate lover's dream!
• Easy to make. In addition to being unbelievably fast, they’re some of the easiest cookies to make. No special skills needed and no exotic ingredients required (only simple pantry staple ingredients), so you can make them any time for any occasion.
• Simple steps. These cookies come together in just a few easy steps: cream the butter and sugar, add the remaining wet ingredients, mix in the dry ingredients, fold in the chocolate chips, form the cookies, and bake!
• Done in under 20 minutes. Some cookies need hours of chill time, but this recipe gets cookies in the oven ASAP. Immediately after ten minutes of prep, your chocolate cookie dough goes in the oven and comes out less than ten minutes later. Imagine fresh, gooey double chocolate chip cookies in under half an hour.

Ingredient Notes

To make these delicious Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• unsalted butter - use unsalted butter for more control over the flavor in this recipe. If you only have access to salted butter, disregard the rest of the salt called for in this recipe
• light brown sugar
• granulated sugar
• eggs
• vanilla extract - vanilla bean paste can also be substituted at a 1:1 ratio.
• cocoa powder - use an unsweetened natural cocoa powder so the cookies don’t get over-sweetened. You can also use Dutch process cocoa powder, but the flavor will be richer and color will be darker.
• baking soda
• salt - if you choose to use salted butter in this recipe, adjust or omit the additional salt.
• chocolate chips - semi-sweet chocolate chips will balance the sweetness perfectly, but you can use the same amount of your favorite chocolate chips including dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or peanut butter chips.

Equipment Needed

You will also need the following kitchen tools and equipment:

• measuring cups and spoons
• mixing bowls
• hand mixer or stand mixer
• cookie scoop
• half sheet baking pan and silicone baking mat (or parchment paper)
• wire cooling rack

How to Make the Best Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Combine wet ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer cream together butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, and beat on low until incorporated.
2. Combine dry ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

1. Add dry ingredient to wet ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined.
2. Add chocolate chips. Fold in the chocolate chips.

1. Scoop cookies. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out 2 tablespoons of cookie dough. Use your hands to roll it into a ball. Line a couple large half sheet baking pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Place the cookie balls onto the lined baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart (you can fit 8 on a large cookie sheet).
2. Bake. Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges just start to brown. Do not overbake. The cookies may not look done in the middle, but they will continue to cook as they are cooling.

7. Cool. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool in the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully press in some extra chocolate chips into the top of the cookies (if desired), and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

How to Serve

Nothing is better than a warm freshly baked double chocolate chip cookie with a cup of fresh milk. Some other drinks to pair with these cookies are:

• Peppermint Hot Chocolate
• Golden Milk Turmeric Latte
• Ginger Turmeric Tea
• Coffee
• Tea

Storing and Freezing Instructions

How to Store

Keep leftover double Chocolate Chip Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can also store them in the fridge for up to one month, but they will lose some of their chewiness over time. To add the moisture back in, reheat the cookies in the microwave.

How to Freeze

Double chocolate chip cookies freeze really well. To freeze baked cookies, let them cool completely first, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Storing Cookie Dough

• How to store cookie dough: Store the cookie dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to bake, roll into balls and bake as directed in the recipe.
• How to freeze cookie dough: To freeze double chocolate chip cookie dough before baking, scoop out the cookie balls and place on the lined baking sheet. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze for 1 hour until hard. Then, transfer the cookie dough balls into a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months.
• How to bake frozen cookie dough: To bake, thaw the cookie dough balls in the refrigerator overnight. Then, bake according to recipe instructions. You may need to add a couple minutes to the bake time to account for the cooler dough.

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