Some cookies have chocolate. These cookies ARE chocolate.
Three kinds: cocoa powder in the dough, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chunks. Fudgy. Chewy. Crackly tops. One batch. Zero self-control.
Ingredients

Makes 18-20 cookies.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
- Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add to wet mixture. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
Step 4: Add the Chocolate
- Fold in milk chocolate chips and white chocolate chunks.
Step 5: Scoop and Bake
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheets (2 inches apart).
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are crackly.
- Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Step 6: Serve
- Serve with a tall glass of milk. Try not to eat the whole batch.
Summary
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 20-22 minutes
Yield: 18-20 cookies
Difficulty: Easy
Storage Notes
Room Temp:
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They stay soft and fudgy.
Freezer Friendly:
Freeze dough balls for 3 months. Bake from frozen at 350°F for 12-14 minutes.
Pro Tip:
Underbake slightly for fudgier cookies. 10 minutes is perfect for gooey centers.

