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The Best Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 11, 2021 by thedomesticrebel | 15 Comments

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stacked arrangement of chocolate chocolate chip cookies on parchment

These Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies are seriously delicious and the PERFECT cookie! A chocolaty cookie base filled with two types of chocolate chips for maximum scrumptiousness!

I have to toot my own horn here – these cookies are SO delicious!

I think after the year we had in 2020, plus what has happened in 2021 already, we have probably abandoned all diet-y resolutions. At least I have – well, I didn’t have any to begin with 🙂 These cookies are coming in hot at the perfect time. They’re comforting, easy, and SUPER chocolaty. What more do you need?

Everyone loves my Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies and for good reason – they’re amazing! But I wanted to make a chocolate version since more chocolate is definitely needed! These have a soft and chewy chocolate cookie base and are fully loaded with two types of chocolate chips for maximum chocolate deliciousness. Adding in the two types of chocolate chips really brings out the chocolate flavor and deepens it. Trust me, it’s my secret trick!

tall stack of chocolate chip cookies with one split openThese cookies have ingredients you probably already have on hand, so let’s run through some of them!

tall stack of chocolate chocolate chip cookies on parchment with choco chips

  • Butter: Butter is necessary for flavor and is the fat that keeps these cookies together. I use unsalted butter because it is easier to control the salt amount, but salted will work in a pinch – just omit the salt from the recipe.
  • Sugars: Both brown sugar and granulated white sugar are used in this recipe. Why? Brown sugar adds a delicious soft and chewy texture and some moisture, but white sugar helps achieve those crisp edges!
  • Eggs: Whole eggs are used in this recipe to bind the cookie dough together.
  • Flour: All-purpose flour is recommended for this recipe. If you’re trying to make this gluten-free, a cup-for-cup GF flour will likely work.
  • Cocoa powder: This is what gives the cookie base its chocolaty flavor. I recommend using a cocoa powder that has a high fat percentage, such as 1% or higher. This imparts a better, richer chocolate flavor. I like Ghirardelli 100% Cocoa Powder, or Rodelle Baking Cocoa Powder.
  • Chocolate Chips: For this recipe, I recommend using two types of chocolate chips: dark chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The combination really balances each other out and deepens the chocolate flavors.
  • Instant espresso powder (optional): One of my favorite secrets is using instant granulated espresso powder in my cookie and chocolate recipes. I promise, even if you don’t like coffee, you don’t want to miss out on the AMAZING richness this espresso powder offers. When combined with chocolate, it deepens and enhances the chocolate SO much for a delectable richness. You can omit if you prefer, but definitely try it and see what a difference it makes!
  • Salt, baking soda, vanilla: All the additional ingredients needed for flavor and lift!

a small stack of choco choco chip cookiesThese Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies have an addictive crispy edge, a soft and chewy center and TONS of chocolaty goodness! They’re irresistible!

a chocolate chocolate chip cookie split open on parchment

small arrangement of chocolate chocolate chip cookies
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5 from 3 votes

Ultimate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ULTIMATE chocolaty cookie! A soft and chewy chocolate cookie base fully loaded with two types of chocolate chips for maximum chocolaty deliciousness!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Servings: 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder I like Ghirardelli 100% Cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp instant espresso powder optional but recommended
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners; set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until creamy, about 30 seconds. Beat in the eggs and vanilla and mix for another 1-2 minutes or until super fluffy and light. Add in the cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, espresso powder and flour and mix on low speed until just combined. Lastly, stir in both types of chocolate chips.
  • Using a Tablespoon-size cookie dough scoop, portion out rounded Tablespoonfuls of dough 2" apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time to ensure even cooking. Let cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

Notes

When chocolate is the star, I recommend splurging for a higher quality chocolate chip, such as Guittard or Ghirardelli. 
This recipe was tested with Ghirardelli 100% Cocoa Powder.
 

closeup of a bitten chocolate chip cookie on brown paperSuper rich, chocolaty, gooey PERFECTION! You’re going to LOVE these!

Best Ever Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies photo collage

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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Comments

  1. Leslie Perry says

    January 12, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    Loved these!! Super chocolatey with the perfect blend from the cocoa, dark chips and semi sweet. I think the espresso does just what you said in enhancing that chocolate flavor! I am not a coffee drinker and I didn’t notice a coffee flavor. Will definitely bake again!!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      January 12, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      Thank you so much for your glowing review, Leslie! So glad you enjoyed the cookies!

      Reply
  2. Taylor says

    January 18, 2021 at 9:55 am

    I ran out of white sugar…how would it affect the cookie if I subbed it with brown sugar? I am going to the store later but I need these cookies NOW, lol!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      January 18, 2021 at 10:20 am

      Hi Taylor, you should be fine. Just replace white sugar with more brown sugar.

      Reply
  3. sierra says

    January 22, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    Can we use instant coffee powder instead of instant espresso? It’s okay if you’re not sure. It’s just I don’t have expresso powder right now.

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      January 24, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      Hi Sierra, yes you can.

      Reply
  4. Lisa inphila says

    January 24, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    Pefect.
    Used instant coffee instead of instant espresso.
    Came out perfect.

    Reply
  5. LZ Alice says

    March 27, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    What a good chocolate, chocolate chip cookie. I made them exactly as the recipe was written. Apparently everyone else in my household thought they were excellent, too . . . they didn’t last long on the kitchen counter! Definitely will be adding this recipe to my arsenal of “go to” cookies. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  6. Isabel Fernandez says

    April 20, 2021 at 8:45 am

    Hi!! Do you think the Ghirardelli Dutch-press cocoa would do well on this recipe? I only have regular Hershey’s cocoa or this Ghirardelli and wasn’t sure. Thanks!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 25, 2021 at 6:34 pm

      Hi Isabel, yes that would work!

      Reply
  7. Asma Firfirey says

    July 16, 2021 at 7:39 am

    Please tell me must I leave as a ball or flatten them before baking?

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 18, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      Hi Asma, you leave as a ball before baking.

      Reply
  8. Martina says

    September 27, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    Hi, I made them but they didn’t flatten out… Any tips or a reason this may be happening???

    Reply
  9. Alisa says

    July 6, 2022 at 5:08 am

    Can you freeze these to bake later

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      July 9, 2022 at 7:45 am

      Hi Alisa, yes you can!

      Reply

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