These cookies come together super quickly, so it is great if you need a last-minute, homemade treat to bring to a holiday event, impromptu dinner party or to welcome a new neighbor. You can even whip them up for a chill weeknight alone because who doesn’t like to curl up on the couch after a long day with a movie and a chocolatey treat?
Tips and Tricks for the Best Cookies
Drop cookies are very forgiving, but there are a few things you can do to make each batch better than the last.
Chill the dough. When you chill the cookie dough, the butter becomes solid. This means that the cookies won’t spread as thin in the oven, and you’ll get that dreamy, chewy, ooey-gooey center.Be careful not to overbake the cookies. Chocolate cookies can be tricky. Since the dough is dark, you won’t be able to see when the cookies are browned. Make sure to watch the clock and take the cookies out of the oven to avoid burning the edges.Top the cookies with flaky sea salt. Salt is a flavor enhancer, so the addition of flaky sea salt will really bring out the sweet, rich, and chocolatey flavor.
Dutch-Process vs. Natural Cocoa Powder
When you go to the grocery store, you will generally come across two types of cocoa powder: Dutch-process and natural (or regular) cocoa powder. For this recipe, use natural cocoa powder. It is more acidic than Dutch-process cocoa powder, and it reacts with the baking soda in the recipe, resulting in a leavened, fluffy cookie with a soft center. If you want to know the ins and outs of cocoa powder we have a wonderful cocoa powder guide that should answer all of your questions.
Swaps and Variations
This recipe can easily be customized with different add-ins. Here are some ways that you could make your cookies even more indulgent.
Add chopped walnuts or pecans if you want some extra crunch.You can swap the chocolate chips with M&M’s for fun, kid-friendly cookies.If you’re a white chocolate lover, swap the semi-sweet chocolate chips for white chocolate chips.
Storing and Freezing the Cookies
Once baked, store these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. You could make the dough, scoop them into balls, and store the rolled cookie dough in the refrigerator for up to two days. You can also keep the cookie dough balls in an airtight container frozen for up to three months. When you are ready to bake them, simply thaw them on the counter for 10 minutes, then pop them into the oven!
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Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour, up to 48 hours. You can skip the chill time, if necessary, but your cookies will come out thinner and less chewy.
