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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Published August 28, 2020 Last Modified February 19, 2025 By GreedyEats

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You will fall in love with this thick and not overly sweet Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe that bakes supremely soft and fudgy in the centers and chewy on the edges. These need only need 30 minutes of chilling time!

If you love Chocolate Desserts, then I am sure you will adore these Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe! Try my Cream Cheese Chocolate Cookies next! Find all Cookie Recipes from Greedy Eats at one place.

Thick and Soft Double Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe with chewy edges and fudgy interiors.

Chocolate Chip cookies are my favorite kind of cookies, bet they are yours too! These melted Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the love of my life, no kidding! Close second are these thick Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Do you know what is the biggest challenge when creating chocolate flavored Cookies? How to keep the cookies flavorful yet soft. What kind of cocoa to use? What kind of chocolate to use.

We have covered all these topics today and created best textured cookies that you are sure to fall for!

Lets talk about cocoa powder first. I have used dutch processed cocoa for my cookie dough. Reason? I personally find cookies made with natural unsweetened cocoa taste a bit bitter. Or you can say those taste chocolatey but not in a good way. May be that's just me.

If you prefer, you can easily replace dutch processed with natural cocoa powder here. Since there is baking soda in this cookie dough, natural cocoa reacts beautifully with it.

Now the other issue is, cocoa powder tends to dry the baked goods out. How do you compensate for it? I found cream cheese to be my rescuer and believe you, it is a wonderful one!

Jump to:
  • Taste and Texture of these Cookies:
  • Cookie dough Ingredients and substitutions:
  • Overview: To make chocolate cookie dough
  • Which Chocolate Chips to use:
  • Why didn't my chocolate chip cookies flatten?
  • Secret to moist cookies:
  • Is it better to freeze cookie dough or baked cookies?
  • Best Cookie Baking Tips:
  • How to keep cookies from getting flat?
  • How do you know when cookies are done?
  • How do you keep chocolate cookies soft?
  • More Chocolate Desserts:
  • Recipe

Taste and Texture of these Cookies:

When you use two kinds of chocolates in a cookie dough, both taste and texture are sure to rise at least two levels? No?

We are also adding one more ingredient that makes super soft cookies, that is cream cheese. I simply love this chocolate dough and I like to use it as a base for so many other chocolate cookies. There is a reason for it.

This dough hands down produces the best Soft Cookies ever!!

So every bite of todays cookie is-

Ridiculously Soft, Thick and Fudgy in the centers

Super decadent and oh-so-rich, not a dry crumb in sight

Chewy on the edges

Loaded with a ton of melty chocolate chips throughout, yet not too sweet

Cookie dough Ingredients and substitutions:

The ingredient list is mostly pantry staple, but I am mentioning a few substitutes based on what you have handy. Amounts of these ingredients are mentioned in the recipe card.

Gooey Double Chocolate Cookies with thick and super soft centers and chewy edges.

Butter:

I like to use unsalted butter at room temperature, that way you can easily control the amount of salt in your cookie dough. In case you forget to take butter out of fridge prior to making the dough, cut butter in small cubes. heat a glass bowl filled with water in microwave, till the water gets hot. Empty the bowl and invert in on cubed butter. This way butter will quickly come at room temperature.

Cream Cheese:

Cream Cheese is the star of today's cookie recipe. It helps in making cookies unbelievably soft and and immensely flavorful. Remember to use brick style cream cheese and not cream cheese spread.

Sugar:

We will use a combination of brown and granulated sugars to get perfect textured cookies that are both soft and chewy. In case you don't have brown sugar at home, you can make your own with granulated sugar and molasses. Simply add a tablespoon of molasses to white granulated sugar and mix them together well by rubbing with your fingers. There you have your light brown sugar.

Espresso Powder:

I add instant espresso powder to enhance the flavor profile of these cookies. It is optional, but highly recommended. You wont taste any coffee in the baked cookies, just the chocolate flavor will deepen. 

Cornstarch:

Adding just a bit of cornstarch in the cookies will help them get a softer texture and your cookies will bake thick.

Cocoa:

Unsweetened natural cocoa powder works best here. But you could also swap it for Dutch processed cocoa too. Some of the cocoa brand that I like to use are Hershey's, Valrhona and Ghiradelli.

Overview: To make chocolate cookie dough

Step by step process of how to make double chocolate cookies from scratch.

We will begin by beating butter and both the sugars together till the mixture gets light and fluffy. Beat in softened cream cheese next. Make sure the cream cheese is very soft to touch, cold cheese can lead to lump formation in the cookie dough. Butter and cheese can even split if your cheese is cold. Then beat one room temperature egg, vanilla and espresso in.

To all these ingredients, sift the dry ingredients in and fold to form cookie dough.

Chilling the Dough: Chill the dough for 30 minutes minimum and bake your cookies! If you are not in a hurry to bake cookies, allow the cookie dough to rest for 3-4 hours or up to 2 days in refrigerator.

Chocolate cookie dough balls ready to be baked on baking sheet.
Gooey Double chocolate Chip cookies cooling on baking tray.

Which Chocolate Chips to use:

You can make these cookies with white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips and butterscotch chips or even M&Ms for a fun twist on the classic.

In case you don't have any chocolate chips at home, high quality chocolate bars can also be substituted here. Just chop the bars, ad add them to your dough. Some of the brands I like to use are Hershey's chocolate, ChocoLove, Ghiradelli, Guittard or even Lindt.

Why didn't my chocolate chip cookies flatten?

Don't over measure your flour. I can't stress this tip enough! Either use a kitchen scale to measure it or fluff your flour and use scoop and sweep method.

Make sure you have not over chilled your dough. Like if you have chilled the dough for 1 or 2 days, you might want to allow dough to come to room temp for a few minutes before baking.

Quick Tip:

For Better Cookie Spread try Pan Banging Method:  We need to bake our cookies for 10-11 minutes. But around 8-9 mins mark, if you notice the cookies aren't spreading as much, remove them from oven. Then, lightly bang the baking sheet on the counter top or a flat surface 2-3 times. Now put them back in the oven and bake for a few more minutes till the cookies are baked.

This helps cookies to deflate as the air escapes cookies and it aids in better and even spread. Also, your cookies won't turn out cakey with this approach, try it!

To avoid spoiling the whole batch of cookies, I always test by baking just one cookie and make sure they will bake right!

Thick and soft Chocolate chocolate chip cookies with semi sweet chocolate chips.

Secret to moist cookies:

Cream Cheese: Addition of cream cheese will keep your cookies moist. However. you can also try adding an extra yolk to your cookie dough.

Egg Yolk: Adding an extra yolk will make your cookies moister and enhance the over all cookie flavor because of the extra fat in the yolk as compared to whites.

Brown Sugar: Adding more brown sugar than granulated helps cookie bake moist and oh so chewy!

Is it better to freeze cookie dough or baked cookies?

Well you can freeze them both. But I prefer to freeze cookie dough balls and bake them straight out of oven when ready to enjoy. No need to thaw.

You see, cookies don't take that long to bake and nothing beats fresh and warm cookies straight out of oven!

Best Cookie Baking Tips:

  • Always measure flour and coca correctly. This thing alone can make or break the texture of your cookies. I highly suggest using a kitchen scale to measure ingredients. This way you take guesswork out o picture.
  • Sifting dry ingredients help get rid of any lumps that flour or cocoa might have. Don't skip this step.
  • Room temperature ingredients definitely make a difference. I am talking specifically about butter, egg and cream cheese here. You can keep cold egg in warm water for about 5 minutes to bring it to room temperature quickly.
  • Always use a cookie scoop to make cookie dough mounds. This way you will be sure to get even sized cookies and it is super convenient too. I used a small cookie scoop here.
  • Make use of parchment paper or silicone mats on the cookie sheet. This way your cookies won't stick to the bottom of sheet and will be less likely to burn at the base.

How to keep cookies from getting flat?

Make sure to chill this cookie dough for at least 30 minutes. If you are not pressed on time, you can also chill it for a few hours before baking.

Measure the flour correctly. Too less flour can cause these cookies to spread and bake flat.

How do you know when cookies are done?

Cookies when baked will appear puffy and pale and set on the edges. Don't be tempted to over bake them, they will set further while cooling on the tray.

How do you keep chocolate cookies soft?

My number one trick is to replace some of the butter with cream cheese in the cookie dough. I promise, you will experience the softest cookies on earth. Cookies that bake soft and stay soft for days!

More Chocolate Desserts:

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Recipe

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

You will fall in love with this Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe that bakes very soft and thick. They only need 30 minutes chill time!
4.96 from 45 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
US Customary - Metric
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings 18 Cookies
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Neha

Equipment

  • Hand beater/ Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Butter (unsalted, softened to room temperature)
  • 2 oz Cream Cheese (Brick style, softened to room temperature)
  • ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar (Packed)
  • ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ¾ Cups All Purpose Flour (measured correctly)
  • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • ½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa (Dutch Processed)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 12 oz Milk Chocolate Chips
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using a hand beater beat butter and both sugars on med-high speed, till light and fluffy. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
    ½ Cup Butter, ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar, ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • Now add softened cream cheese and continue to beat till the mixture appears pale and fluffy. About 2 minutes. Next add in egg and beat again till it gets combined. Add vanilla and espresso powder and give it a quick whirl too.
    2 oz Cream Cheese, 1 large Egg, 1 teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder, 2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Now sift all the dry ingredients (Flour, cornstarch, cocoa, baking soda and salt) over wet. And slowly mix them all in to form dough. Add in chocolate chips. Chill the dough in refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 3-4 hours in the fridge.
    1 ¾ Cups All Purpose Flour, 2 teaspoon Cornstarch, ½ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, ¼ teaspoon Salt, 12 oz Milk Chocolate Chips
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 deg F and line 2 baking sheets with silicone mat or parchment paper. Drop about 2 Tablespoons mounds of cookie dough on sheets and place them around 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-11 minutes. When done, the cookies will appear just set on corners and puffy in the middle. Allow to cool for 4-5 minutes on baking tray and then transfer to wire rack to complete cooling.

Notes

How to Store Chocolate Cookies:
  • These Chocolate Cookies will stay fresh covered in an air tight container for 4-5 days.
  • You can freeze baked or unbaked dough balls in the freezer for about 2 months. When ready to bake, allow dough balls to stand for an hour on the counter top and bake then.
For Better Cookie Spread try Pan Banging Method:  We need to bake our chocolate cookies for 10-11 minutes. But around 8-9 mins mark, if you notice the cookies aren't spreading as much, remove them from oven. Then, lightly bang the baking sheet on the counter top or a flat surface 2-3 times. Now put them back in the oven and bake for a few more minutes.
Success Tips to bake perfect Cookies every time:
  1. Always begin with room temperature butter, egg and cream cheese to bake perfect cookies.
  2. Take extra care not to over measure your flour. Or else the cookies will bake tough and over thick (in a bad way)!
  3. You can skip coffee powder if you want. But adding it enhances the chocolate flavor. You won't taste coffee in the baked cookies at all!
  4. Chill chocolate cookie dough for at least 30 minutes prior to shaping and baking. If you are not in a hurry, try chilling the dough for a few hours, to ensure perfectly thick and flavorful cookies. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 151mg | Sugar: 21g
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Comments

  1. A_love

    June 08, 2025 at 12:51 am

    5 stars
    These baked wonderfully well, I loved their soft and gooey texture in the center.

    Reply
  2. Darlene Shoar

    February 06, 2025 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    I will be making these cookies as soon as my ingredients become room temp.

    I'm so impressed with the ingredients. These cookies will be amazing. I will add an extra yolk and peanuts. May add a few extra chips out of the oven. This recipe is perfection. This is a chocolate lovers dream recipe. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Anonymous

    January 20, 2025 at 5:07 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely ✨scrumptious✨ 10/10 recommend

    Reply
  4. Solange tessier roy

    December 17, 2024 at 12:37 pm

    5 stars
    Recettee que je trouve delicieuse et rapideca faire jaime faire la recette en double et les prepare et en congeler,deja fait non cuit ce congele facilement et facile a mettre aux four,pour. Une petite gourmendise,de biscuits merci pour la recette Solange

    Reply
  5. Vicky

    June 04, 2024 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect recipe for a chocoholic like me. I can never get enough chocolate, and combining the decadent chocolate chips with the chocolate cookie is just the best! This is such an indulgent treat!

    Reply
  6. Biana

    September 04, 2022 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    These cookies look amazing! Will be great with a glass of cold milk.

    Reply
  7. Janessa

    September 04, 2022 at 8:57 am

    5 stars
    These cookies speak to my chocolate loving heart! I can't wait to give them a try.

    Reply
    • Amanda

      September 28, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      Making these on Friday for my daughters bday. They look amazing!!
      You mention weighing the flour in lieu of cup measurements. What weight of flour is needed?

      Reply
      • GreedyEats

        September 28, 2022 at 5:42 pm

        Hi Amanda! Converting measurements from US Customary to metric in the recipe card, you will see the flour conversion in gms, which is 218.75 gms. Hope this helps!

  8. Tara

    September 04, 2022 at 8:38 am

    5 stars
    Oh yum! These cookies look so good with all that chocolate. I love the addition of the instant espresso as well.

    Reply
  9. kushigalu

    September 04, 2022 at 4:30 am

    5 stars
    My all time favorite cookies. I wish I could grab one or two right now! Looks so delicious.

    Reply
  10. Ieva

    September 03, 2022 at 11:54 pm

    5 stars
    I make cookies often, but this is the first time I used cream cheese, and you are right! They were incredibly soft, not to mention delicious! Chocolate lover's dream! Great recipe 🙂

    Reply
  11. Helena

    September 08, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    I didn’t have cream cheese the other day when I baked these so I just replaced it with half heavy cream and half milk and also I didn’t have espresso powder or instant coffee so I replaced with 5 tbsp strong brewed coffee and I didn’t have time to let the dough refrigerate for 30 minute so I just put it in the freezer for 5 minutes and oh boy they turned out fantastic they did last one day till we had finished them all,so this time I made sure to get the actual ingredients except the espresso powder which the store doesn’t have so got instant coffee instead, so I’m currently baking them again, thanks for the great recipe

    Reply
    • Helena

      September 08, 2021 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      This second time I added kisses chocolate instead of chocolate chips and they do taste fantastic again I do find baking them for 10 minutes is a little to long ,so I bake them 8 minutes

      Reply
    • Suellen

      May 02, 2023 at 1:10 pm

      I just got Expresso powder from Amazon.

      Reply
  12. Lianne

    June 15, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    5 stars
    My son is an aspiring baker and tried these out. Melty and delicious, he says!

    Reply
  13. Anonymous

    June 01, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    5 stars
    I don't usually post reviews but I had to.. i just took out my batch of theses cookies and they're absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe to a "T" (even though I felt like it was too much flour) but it was so gooey and delicious. This recipe definitely a keeper.

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      June 07, 2021 at 11:52 am

      How did you get them so gooey? Would 2oz of cream cheese equal to 1/4cup?

      Reply
      • GreedyEats

        June 07, 2021 at 1:00 pm

        Just don't over bake them and you will achieve this texture. 2 oz cream cheese is 1/4 cup.

  14. Alice Thomas

    April 26, 2021 at 11:31 pm

    3 stars
    OMG! THANK YOU! I have the best chocolate chip cookies recipe but this recipe is the bomb! Yes!

    Reply
  15. Tina

    April 24, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    I prefer to weigh my ingredients, especially flour. How many grams or ounces would you consider 1 cup o all-purpose flour?

    Reply
    • GreedyEats

      April 26, 2021 at 12:53 pm

      Hi Tina! You can convert the amount of ingredients from US to metric in the recipe table. 1 cup flour is 125 gms FYI.

      Reply
      • Sheri

        June 07, 2021 at 11:49 am

        How many cups would the cream cheese be?

      • GreedyEats

        June 07, 2021 at 1:00 pm

        Hi Sheri! 2 oz cream cheese is 1/4 cup. Happy baking! The measurements are also written on the pacakaging, just an FYI. 🙂

  16. Patrice Dunn

    March 15, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    I made these cookies exactly as the recipe instructed and they were outstanding! This will be my go to chocolate cookie recipe!

    Reply
  17. Holley

    March 07, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    Tried these & they didn’t disappoint! Only had whipped cream cheese in the house so i used that & they still came out great. Soooo soft & chocolatey, will def make again!

    Reply
  18. Valerie

    February 15, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    I tried these cookies yesterday and they did not spread out that much. I was careful in measuring my flour. I fluffed my flour then spooned in to my measuring cup then leveled off. What could have gone wrong?

    Reply
    • GreedyEats

      February 15, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      Did you chill the dough for more than a few hours? If so, try bringing it back to room temp before rolling and baking. Also make sure to add measured cream cheese and butter for a better spread.

      Reply
  19. Kim

    February 14, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    These are absolutely delicious! I’ve made them twice so far and they stay so soft and yummy. These are by far my favorite cookies to eat and bake!

    Reply
  20. Heidy

    December 21, 2020 at 10:05 am

    5 stars
    I love these wonderful chocolate cookies! These cookies were so moist and chocolaty tasting. I will be saving your recipe to make again. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

    Reply
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