Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
During the holiday season, there’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house. The joy of savoring a warm, gooey cookie with a glass of milk is pure comfort and bliss. Today, we’re sharing a recipe that elevates the classic chocolate chip cookie to a whole new level. These Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are a decadent treat perfect for festive gatherings, cozy evenings by the fire, or as a delightful homemade gift for loved ones.
**Double Chocolate Chip Cookies**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup packed light brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
– 1 cup white chocolate chips
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
6. Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
9. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies warm with a cold glass of milk, or pack them up in a pretty tin to give as a delicious holiday gift.
These Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends this holiday season. The rich cocoa flavor, combined with the perfect amount of sweetness from the chocolate chips, makes them irresistible. Whether you’re baking them for a cookie exchange or simply treating yourself to a sweet indulgence, these cookies are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to bake up a batch of pure chocolatey goodness!