The perfect double chocolate cookies — rich, chocolately, chewy and never fluffy! Plus no chilling!
I feel like the name of this recipe is a little misleading.
Calling these “Mom’s Double Chocolate Cookies” gives you the impression that I’m capable of following someone else’s recipe. In all fairness, most of the time when I’m using mom’s recipes I’m not really adapting them all that much (because, as I’ve mentioned before, my was one to find the perfection version of a recipe and stick with that for years — like these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies or my Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies).
But with these cookies, I always found they baked a little thinner and were a little stickier to roll than I like, and I never remembered them being that way when I was making them with my mom.
So from the recipe card my mom gave me, I reduced the butter a bit and added a touch more flour — this makes them so much easier to roll and makes them just a little thicker (but not too thick! They are still perfectly thin and chewy).
These are the perfect Double Chocolate Cookies. I know there are bloggers who might refrain from making claims like that because, “I haven’t tried all the double chocolate cookies in the world!”
Not me. Not when it comes to cookies like these. I don’t need to try all the double chocolate cookies in the world to know that these are perfection.
Let me just say that my mom’s cookies were legendary to begin with, and I had many, many (MANY) taste testers of my version. The response was unanimous.
The trick with these cookies, and pretty much all cookies, is not to overbake them. You’re better off taking them out of the oven while the centers are still a tiny bit glossy than to overbake them. Keep a close eye on the first pan and figure out the best time for your size of cookies. Even if you take them out of the oven before they are 100% set, they are sitting on a pan that is still 350 degrees! They will continue to cook slightly and set beautifully, and sink down into the most fudgy chocolate cookie you’ve ever had. If you overbake them, they do not sink down and will stay puffed and be dry.
Mom’s Double Chocolate Cookies
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper (optional).
- With an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs and beat until combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, cocoa, and salt and beat until a dough forms (it should hold together easily but be dry enough that you can roll into balls without coating your hands). Stir in chocolate chips.
- Roll dough into 1″ balls and place in 4 rows of 3 on prepared baking sheets (you can make larger cookies, but you’ll need to be fewer to a pan and bake a little longer). Bake for 8-9 minutes until centers are just set or only a tiny bit glossy in the center — they will set as they cool.
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Chris Orino says
They are super good
Alison says
Finally the double chocolate chip cookie recipe I’ve been looking for!! This recipe is ON POINT, they turned out beautifully. Bravo!!
Ashley Fehr says
So so happy to hear that!
Carla Nav says
They taste great but sadly they don’t flatten. They remain in a ball like shape unlike most cookies spread out.
Ashley Fehr says
My best guess would be that too much flour was added. Try to ensure the flour is fluffed and levelled when measuring, as too much can mean puffy dry cookies. The other possibility is that they were baked too long — try to remove them when they are still slightly glossy in the center for best results.
AD says
Hello
Can I put the dough balls in the refrigerator to bake at a later time in the day? And can I keep the dough in the fridge for a few days ?
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, definitely! They can even be frozen 🙂
Haven says
These are the best cookies that I have made!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Haven! They are some of my favorites too!
adriana bates says
These a the best cookiesI have ever made!!! Thanks for the recipe
Ashley Fehr says
Yay! They’re one of my favorites too!
Brittany says
Does this call for salted or unsalted butter?
Ashley Fehr says
I usually use unsalted and add salt so I have control
Nancy says
Hi there made these cookies but they were stubborn and would not melt out of their balls in the oven. I followed every direction perfectly. What could be the problem?
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Nancy! I’m sorry to hear that 🙁 Unfortunately I think there must be a mix up with one or more of the ingredients, as this is a recipe I’ve made (and my mom has made) hundreds of times, and I’ve never had that problem. I would give them another shot!
Emily says
I have just made these and came across the same problem and I followed your recipe to a T. I’m not sure what happened ?
Chantelle says
Me too 🙁 My cookies also did not fall as much as they should have.. I think next time I might try it with 2 cups of flour instead of 2 and 1/4.. Do you think that would help?
Ashley Fehr says
I would recommend pulling from the oven sooner, when they are slightly glossy in the center.
Heather says
Can I make this recipe and freeze the dough in balls to make later?
Ashley Fehr says
It will probably work, but I haven’t ever actually tried it. I prefer to freeze the cookies after baking.
Fernando says
Hi Ashley.
May I sub granulated sugar for brown sugar?
Any suggestions?
Thanks and Happy Holidays!!!
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Fernando! You can certainly try! This is the way I have always made them so I can’t really advise.
Belinda Keays says
I followed your recipe but instead on 2 cups white sugar, I did 1 cup white, 1 cup brown sugar. they come out lovely. I also did variations like chocolate mint with crushed candy cane on top, peanut butter chips and marshmallows, and rice crispies with a marshmallows hidden inside.
Ashley Fehr says
Oh good to know! Thanks for sharing!
Rachael says
I made these tonight and used Andes Candies mini pieces instead of chocolate chips!! They turned out so good! Will definitely make this recipe again
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so glad to hear that!
Suzanne says
Delicious! My 11 year old and I made these tonight and they are flying off the cooling rack. Everyone just loves them. Thank you!!
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so glad to hear that! They are one of our favorites!
Kentuckylady717 says
Yum, these look so delicious….wish I had some right now, but I am going to make them …..and soon too……
Ashley Fehr says
I hope you like them! These are my favorite cookies!
Maurine says
Made these, and they are perfect! Thanks for the recipe.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks for coming back and letting me know! This is one of my favorite cookies!
Norma says
Hey Ashley
What also makes a great taste is to use Almonds to the mix–my friends have told me it ends up tasting like a candy bar–I crush them up and add them to the mix–and if I have any left I spread them on top–or to add marshmallow cream to the mix–it makes it lighter and fluffy
Ashley Fehr says
Those are both great ideas!
Chalen says
Ashley,
Can you substitute margarine for these yummy looking morsels or will that ruin them?
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
It seems like your mom knows how to make delicious cookies! 🙂
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
These cookies look absolutely perfect! A great way to satisfy a chocolate craving!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jessica! They’re my favorite!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Ashley, these DO look like the perfect Double Chocolate Cookies!!! love that you adapted your mom’s recipe. . I think we all find it kinda hard to follow a recipe exactly these days. . we always want to put our own spin on it, right?! love these!
Ashley Fehr says
Absolutely! That’s the best part about cooking and baking, right?? Love the experimentation! Thanks Alice!
Denise @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Oooh these are calling my name in a pretty major way! They look like chocolatey perfection 😀
marcie says
I’m a choc-aholic, and these cookies look they would satisfy even my chocolate cravings! These look delicious!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Marcie! I am sure they would! 🙂
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
These are perfect indeed – my only complaint is I don’t have any in front of me!!! Whyyyyyy nnnnoooottttt?????!!! 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, I don’t have any in front of me either unfortunately!
Michelle says
These look flipping amazing! Love that there’s no chilling necessary. Sometimes when I need a cookie, I need a cookie right away! can’t wait to give these a try 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Michelle! I totally agree — who needs all that extra nonsense!?
Joyce says
Made them for Christmas!
yes they’re perfectly lovely, I love the texture it’s crispy yet soft.
No need to chill is the best part, also making my own cookies save me alot of cost
thanks Ashley
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so glad you liked them!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
These DO look like the perfect texture. Pinning!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Erin! They are my absolute favorite!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These are my ideal cookies- rich, chocolatey, fudgy, and super dense without being cakey 🙂 Also love that they’re no chill! Pinning 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Medha! Cakey cookies are not for me!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! I have had cookies on the brain lately and these are the next cookie for me! Double chocolate Yes please! My only issue will be not eating all of them! 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
I hope you love them as much as me Dorothy! I am going through a total cookie phase and my mom always made the BEST cookies. I’ve never found better!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
You can call these perfect all day long, girlfriend, because they look it! LOVING how soft and chewy these double chocolaty beauties look! Cookie heaven up in here! All I need is a glass of milk… and to somehow lose my allergy to cocoa… but you feel me. I’m devouring these with my eyes on repeat! Totally making these for the hubster!! Pinned! Cheers, Ashley!
Ashley Fehr says
Oh man, I feel your pain! (almost!) I can’t imagine being allergic to cocoa, but I’m sure you have no problem coming up with cocoa-less treats that are just as decadent! Thanks Cheyanne!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
These cookies look perfect! Who could complain about double chocolate? I sure couldn’t!! Pass me the entire batch.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jen!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
A moms cookie recipe automatically makes them the best in the world if you ask me! So I totally believe you and I will take all your cookie leftovers to confirm my suspicions! LOL. These look ahmaaaazing, Ashley!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, my cookie leftovers are dwindling Sarah! I did make a quadruple batch though so they’ve lasted a little while. You’ll have to come quick! 😉
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I’m such a sucker for any kind of chocolate cookie! Double the chocolate is seriously the best, especially on those days where you just need a cookie! I think I could devour this entire batch. Sounds SO good!
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, like a Monday?! Lol. Mondays call for double chocolate FOR SURE. 😉