Fudgy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Fudgy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect indulgence for any chocolate lover. With a crispy exterior, gooey center, and chunks of melted chocolate in every bite, they deliver a bakery-style cookie experience right from your kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you love rich, decadent cookies, this recipe is for you. The browned butter adds a nutty depth of flavor, while the mix of cocoa and chopped chocolate ensures an intense chocolatey bite. Chilling the dough enhances the texture and prevents spreading, so you end up with thick, chewy cookies. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or reheated later, these cookies are irresistibly fudgy and satisfying.

Ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

10 tbsp unsalted butter
⅔ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tsp hot water
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cocoa powder, dutch processed preferred
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder
5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
3 oz dark chocolate, chopped

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat until it browns and smells nutty.

2. Lower the heat completely and whisk in the sugars for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

3. Whisk in the egg, yolk, vanilla, and dissolved coffee until smooth and creamy.

4. Sift together flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Stir in the chopped chocolate.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two parts, folding gently with a spatula until just combined.

6. Scoop 10 cookie dough balls using a 2-tablespoon scoop. Place on a tray, top with extra chocolate chunks, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).

7. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

8. Arrange the dough balls 3 inches apart on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.

9. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Servings and timing

Yield: 10 cookies
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 2+ hours
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: About 2.5 hours

Variations

• Use all milk chocolate for a sweeter, lighter flavor.

• Swap in semi-sweet chocolate for a balanced richness.

• Add white chocolate chunks for a triple-chocolate cookie.

• Stir in chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for crunch.

• Spice them up with a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder for depth.

Storage/Reheating

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the dough balls and bake them directly from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the bake time. To reheat baked cookies, microwave for 10–15 seconds for a warm, gooey texture.

FAQs

Can I skip the instant coffee?

Yes, but it enhances the chocolate flavor without making the cookies taste like coffee.

Why do I need to chill the dough?

Chilling prevents the cookies from spreading too much and develops a richer flavor.

Can I make smaller cookies?

Yes, just use a smaller scoop and reduce the baking time by 1–2 minutes.

Do I need to brown the butter?

Browning the butter adds a deep, nutty flavor, but you can use melted butter if you prefer a simpler process.

Can I freeze the dough?

Absolutely. Shape the dough into balls, freeze, and bake from frozen when needed.

What kind of cocoa powder should I use?

Dutch-processed cocoa is preferred for a richer, darker flavor, but natural cocoa works too.

Can I make these cookies less fudgy?

Bake them for a minute or two longer for a firmer texture.

How do I know when they’re done?

The edges should be set while the centers look slightly underbaked—they’ll firm up as they cool.

Can I reduce the sugar?

Reducing sugar will affect texture and fudginess, but you can adjust slightly to taste.

Why are my cookies grainy?

Make sure the sugar mixture cools properly before adding eggs and whisk long enough to dissolve most of the sugar.

Conclusion

These Fudgy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream—thick, gooey, and loaded with melted chocolate in every bite. With simple ingredients and a little patience for chilling, you’ll have bakery-quality cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save some dough balls in the freezer for a chocolatey treat anytime.

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