Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

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This double chocolate chip cookie recipe is an altered version of a recipe from an old cookbook that took 10 years for me to perfect! I have been told to sell these cookies, they are very, very, very, very good!

Double chocolate chip cookies on a plate.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
40
Yield:
40 cookies

Get a double dose of chocolate in every bite with these classic double chocolate chip cookies. No surprises here, these are the real deal! A gloriously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie made with the addition of cocoa powder for extra chocolaty goodness.

Top Tips

Hundreds of Allrecipes home cooks have made these double chocolate chip cookies with rave reviews all around. Here are some top tips for making these cookies, shared by the Allrecipes community:

Bigger is better — The recipe states to use tablespoonfuls of cookie dough for these cookies, and the reviews confirm that larger cookies are best with this recipe for a soft and chewy result. Some reviewers complained that smaller cookies turned out to be harder than they would have liked. If you do make smaller cookies, be sure to reduce the baking time accordingly.

Use butter if you like — Though the recipe calls for margarine, many home cooks have confirmed that they used the same amount of butter instead and the cookies turned out beautifully.

Less sugar — This is a double chocolate chip cookie, after all, so you can expect these cookies to be sweet. But some have mentioned the cookie is a little too sweet for their tastes and recommend reducing the sugar. "Just use 3/4 cup of white sugar and 3/4 cup of brown sugar unless you like your cookies extremely sweet!" says one reviewer.

Chill, then bake — Some reviewers recommend chilling the cookie dough before baking to lessen the amount the cookies spread.

White chocolate chips — While any chocolate chip works a treat in these cookies, a lot of home cooks mention using white chocolate chips for a pretty (and tasty!) contrast.

Other additions — The sky's the limit when it comes to what else you can add to these cookies. Top reviewers mention using everything from peanut butter chips and M&M's to chocolate Rice Krispies and marshmallows!

Allrecipes Community Tips & Praise

"This cookie got rave reviews from everyone when I actually used extra cocoa powder, which not only made a darker, more chocolaty cookie, it also counter-balanced the sweetness of the sugar. My cookies didn't turn out flat at all! They came out big and fluffy, and they stayed chewy all week." —Helene

"This recipe made such soft cookies, we loved them. The only thing I did different was I put a little bit of espresso powder in to make the chocolate pop a little more." —Karyn

"The best double-chocolate cookie I have ever made… and possibly the best chocolate chip cookie PERIOD. Make sure to refrigerate your dough for 1-2 hours at least-- this solves the issue with cookies coming out too flat. Also, increase that cocoa up to 1/2 cup. Fantastic recipe. Will be making again and again." —Tamara B

Editorial contributions by Diana Moutsopoulos

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 40 servings

  • 1 cup margarine, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

    Various bowls filled with ingredients to make double chocolate chip cookies.

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  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.

    Creamed butter and sugar in a glass bowl.

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  3. Sift in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder; mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips

    Cookie batter in a glass bowl.

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  4. Roll tablespoonfuls of cookie dough into balls and place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

    Double chocolate chip cookie batter in a bowl.

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  5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Double chocolate chip cookies cooling on a blue tray.

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350 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162 Calories
9g Fat
22g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 74mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.