Decadent Double Chocolate Chip Cookies – Pure Bliss in 10 Irresistible Bites

Thank you so much for being here, my friend 🤍. Every time I bake these Decadent Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, my kitchen smells like a cozy little chocolate shop, and honestly… it feels like therapy. These are the cookies you make when you want pure bliss—crackly tops, soft fudgy centers, melty chocolate pockets, and just enough espresso to make the chocolate sing.

This recipe is everything I love about classic American cookies, with that over-the-top indulgence we all secretly crave. If you love deeply chocolatey desserts, make sure you subscribe by email so you never miss a cozy bake straight from my oven to yours.

Overview of Recipe Content

These double chocolate chip cookies are rich, bold, and unapologetically indulgent.

Why You’ll Love Them

• Deep chocolate flavor (cocoa + chips!)
• Soft, fudgy centers with crackled tops
• Bakery-style cookies at home
• Perfect balance of sweet and salty
• Crowd-pleasing and freezer-friendly

What They Taste Like

Think brownie-meets-cookie. Rich cocoa dough, bursts of melted semi-sweet chocolate, and a subtle espresso note that enhances every bite.

Perfect For

• Holiday cookie trays
• Late-night chocolate cravings
• Bake sales & parties
• Cozy afternoons with coffee

Ingredients

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Decadent Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Makes about 20–22 cookies)

Cookie Dough

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk (plus more if needed)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Finishing Touch

• Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer or whisk
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop

How to Make Decadent Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Step 1: Prep the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugars

In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy—this is where that dreamy texture starts.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and milk. The dough should look glossy and rich.

Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.

Step 5: Combine

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

Step 6: Scoop & Finish

Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.

Step 7: Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

Step 8: Cool

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

What to Serve with Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Hot espresso or cappuccino
• Cold milk
• Vanilla ice cream for cookie sandwiches

More chocolate favorites from Poulef you’ll love:

• https://poulef.com/ultra-fudgy-brown-butter-brownies/
• https://poulef.com/4-ingredient-brownies/
• https://poulef.com/texas-sheet-cake-cookies/

Tips for Making Them Perfect

• Don’t overbake—soft centers are key
• Use good-quality cocoa powder
• Espresso powder enhances chocolate (you won’t taste coffee!)
• Chill dough 20 minutes for thicker cookies
• Always finish with flaky sea salt

Storage Instructions

• Room Temperature: 3–4 days in an airtight container
• Refrigerator: Up to 7 days
• Freezer: Dough or baked cookies freeze well for 2 months

General Information

Double chocolate cookies became popular in American bakeries as a brownie-inspired twist on classic chocolate chip cookies—and for good reason. They’re richer, bolder, and endlessly satisfying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip the espresso powder?
Yes, but it really deepens the chocolate flavor.

Can I use dark chocolate chips?
Absolutely—dark chocolate lovers, go for it.

Why are my cookies flat?
Butter too warm or dough not rested—chill briefly if needed.

Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Conclusion

These Decadent Double Chocolate Chip Cookies – Pure Bliss are the kind of recipe you bake once and memorize forever. Rich, soft, crackly, and loaded with chocolate, they’re everything a cookie should be—and then some.

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Nutritional Information (Approximate, Per Cookie)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	260
Fat	13g
Saturated Fat	8g
Carbohydrates	34g
Sugar	22g
Protein	4g
Sodium	210mg

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