These decadent double chocolate cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream. With melted dark chocolate mixed into the dough and chocolate chips scattered throughout, these cookies deliver intense chocolate flavor with every bite. The slightly crisp edges and soft, gooey center create a perfect texture contrast, while the hint of fleur de sel enhances the richness of the chocolate. These cookies are easy to make and are the perfect treat for any occasion where indulgence is key.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These cookies are rich, gooey, and packed with layers of chocolate flavor, making them perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The combination of melted chocolate and chocolate chips gives the cookies a fudgy texture that’s balanced by the slight crunch of the sugar. The subtle touch of fleur de sel adds a gourmet twist, elevating these cookies beyond your typical chocolate chip variety. They’re quick to prepare, require simple ingredients, and deliver bakery-quality results right from your kitchen. Whether you’re baking for yourself, your family, or a gathering, these cookies are sure to impress.
The Perfect Occasion
These chocolate cookies are perfect for any time you need a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert. They’re great for holiday cookie exchanges, bake sales, or simply as an afternoon treat with a glass of milk or cup of coffee. Their indulgent, chocolatey flavor makes them ideal for celebrations, movie nights, or cozy weekends at home. Plus, they’re easy to make in large batches, making them a great choice for sharing with friends and family.
Decoration Tips
For an elegant presentation, press a few extra chocolate chunks into the top of each cookie right before baking. This creates a beautiful, melty look as they come out of the oven. For added texture and flavor, you could sprinkle a tiny bit of sea salt or crushed nuts over the cookies before baking. If you want to make them extra special, drizzle some melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or dust them lightly with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate (for melting)
- 110g all-purpose flour
- 60g butter
- 2 eggs
- 135g brown sugar or raw cane sugar
- 1/2 sachet (about 1 tsp) baking powder
- 2 pinches of fleur de sel
- 100g chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the Chocolate and Butter
Break the dark chocolate into pieces and combine it with the butter in a heatproof bowl. Melt the mixture over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler) until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 2: Beat the Eggs and Sugar
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat the eggs and sugar together on high speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is pale, thick, and fluffy.
Step 3: Combine with Chocolate
Once the egg mixture is ready, slowly add the melted chocolate and butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and fleur de sel. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients in three batches, mixing gently after each addition.
Step 5: Fold in Chocolate Chips
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Shape the Cookies
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Using two spoons, form small balls of dough and place them on a silicone baking mat or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie as they will spread during baking. Add a few extra chocolate pieces on top of each cookie for decoration.
Step 7: Bake the Cookies
Bake the cookies for about 9 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to set and the centers remain slightly soft.
Step 8: Cool the Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!
These double chocolate cookies are best enjoyed slightly warm, with the melted chocolate adding a gooey texture. Whether served with a hot drink or simply on their own, they’re a decadent and satisfying treat for any occasion!
