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Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies

Cookies· Valentine's Day
May 1, 2017

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Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies – A decadent soft baked cookie made with three kinds of chocolate: cocoa powder, chocolate chunks, and chocolate chips. An amazing dessert that will be loved my kids and adults alike!

Stack of Triple Chocolate Soft Baked CookiesIt’s a new month, guys! So that means a brand new cookie recipe!

I know I slacked off last month and didn’t give you a new cookie recipe, but in my defense, these blueberry muffin tops are made with sugar cookie dough so, if we’re splitting hairs, I technically gave you a cookie. And if I can get off on a technicality, then I’ll take it.

But in all seriousness, I am so sorry for leaving you without a cookie recipe for April. So for May, I came back stronger than ever with these bad boys: Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies!

Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies with chocolate pieces between them Dunking a Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookie in milk Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies next to a glass of milk

After giving up chocolate for lent, I came back strong than ever! The week after Easter, I was making molten chocolate cake, eating my giant peanut butter egg, and thinking up my next chocoholic baked good. Oh chocolate, how I missed you.

So when I started thinking about the next cookies recipe, I did not hesitate for one second – it had to be stuffed with chocolate!

And this recipe is just that. It has dark cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and dark chocolate chunks. Oh yes – when I come back, I come back HARD.

Not only are these cookies loaded with chocolate, they are super dense and soft, just like a brownie. Oh my yes. I particularly like eating them slightly warm so the chocolate is all melted and gooey in the center.

Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookie dough in balls

To make super soft cookies, there are a few changes that you need to make to a typical cookie recipe. Cornstarch has been to the mix, as well as some cake flour. Both of these additions lift the cookies to make them super soft, which also makes them slightly rounded on top. So for that reason, I flattened some them before baking. However, the ones below are some that I did not flatten, just so you get an idea of the options you have.

Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies without being flattened

Before you get going on these decadent cookies, here are a few tips to make sure they turn out perfectly:

  1. The key to the super dark color of the dough is the dark chocolate cocoa powder. You can use regular cocoa powder, but be warned, it won’t be the same richness that you see in these cookies. If you’re a chocoholic like me, you’re gonna wanna use the dark chocolate powder. But don’t worry, the flavor isn’t bitter like a piece of dark chocolate. Instead, it taste more like a super rich brownie.
  2. The dough is super thick so when it chills, it will be really hard to work with. Therefore, it’s important that you form the dough into balls before you place the dough in the fridge.
  3. Cake flour is different than normal flour because it has much less gluten. Therefore, it is much lighter and is perfect for creating soft cookies. If you don’t have cake flour, there are tricks to making your own substitute. Here’s a great example from The Kitchn.

Well, there you have it! One more cookie recipe you can add to your collection. I know you’re gonna love them! What other cookie recipes do you want to see? Let me know if the comments below so I can start thinking about June’s recipe!

Two Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies next to milk

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Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies

A decadent soft baked cookie made with three kinds of chocolate: cocoa powder, chocolate chunks, and chocolate chips.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter unsalted, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chunks

Instructions

  • Add butter and sugars to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat with paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and combine. Add eggs one at a time until mixed through.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, flours, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt together until combined. Add all of the mixture to the butter-egg mixture. Beat just until combined. Add chocolate chips and chocolate chunks. Beat until evenly dispersed, only about 5 seconds.
  • Scoop balls of dough with a 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoon cookie scoop. I used a 1 tablespoon scoop and heaped it. Roll each ball of dough into a perfect sphere. Place onto large platter or baking sheet. Repeat with rest of the dough. Chill in the fridge for about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove cookie dough from fridge to sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. At this point, decide if you want rounded cookies or flat ones. If you want rounded, keep them in the rounded shape. If you want flatter ones, slightly flatten with the bottom of a cup or mug. Transfer to a baking sheet, if not already on one. Leave about 2 inches between each cookie.
  • Bake cookies in a preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, just until the bottoms start to crack slightly. These cookies are better under-cooked so don't cook for more than 9 minutes. Let them site for 10 minutes to set up. I love love love these cookies warm from the oven so I suggest serving immediately. But you can also warm them up in a microwave later on (5-8 seconds max).

Notes

Recipe adapted from Kirbie's Cravings

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62 Comments

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Comments

  1. Angie Golish says

    May 9, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    Holy goodness, that looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 9, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. Lindsay | Paperclips & Pacis says

    May 5, 2017 at 7:12 am

    These look so delicious! I’ll have to make them for my family soon! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Rachel @ My Urban Oven says

    May 3, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    Great recipe! I love anything that has lots of chocolate. Pinned so I can make them later!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 5, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Yay! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  4. Meghan says

    May 3, 2017 at 10:52 am

    OH MY GOD. This cookies are to die for. They look absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 5, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  5. Cat says

    May 2, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    OH my gosh I am drooling over these cookies!! Need to try this recipe idea–thanks!

    Reply
  6. Cameron - Diary of a Southern Millennial says

    May 2, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    These look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  7. Adaleta says

    May 2, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Oh my goodness, these could be trouble, especially the soft bake oh man thats good

    Reply
  8. Mallory Mitchell says

    May 2, 2017 at 8:38 am

    My mouth is seriously watering right now! I love that you used dark chocolate also, that’s my favorite 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Yesssss!

      Reply
  9. Quinn Caudill says

    May 2, 2017 at 8:34 am

    These look amazing and my wife and kids would love them.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  10. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

    May 2, 2017 at 7:33 am

    i have 2 unopened boxes of cocoa powder…and now i know what to do with it 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 12:04 pm

      Oh yesss! Make some brownies while you’re at it haha. You can always freeze them for later.

      Reply
  11. Mira says

    May 1, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    So much yum! These look so decadent, can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  12. Ashley says

    May 1, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    Oh my goodness, these look AMAZING! There is nothing better than triple chocolate cookie! Can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  13. Madi says

    May 1, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    Man these look so mouthwateringly good right now! Definitely saving this recipe!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  14. cara says

    May 1, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    These look so yummy! Soft baked cookies are my absolute favorite!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Mine too!!

      Reply
  15. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

    May 1, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    I’m impressed how you kept these cookies moist despite them being triple chocolate. Most of the chocolate cookies I’ve come across are super dry. Yours look soft, chewy, and totally yummy. I could easy eat the entire batch. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Thanks, Kimberly!! You’re so right about chocolate cookies – they tend to be dry. I think that’s because it’s a little harder to tell when they’re done baking since you can’t see when they start to brown. Therefore, they can easily be overcooked. I made sure to give a tip about knowing when they’re done so you don’t run into that issue! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  16. ShootingStarsMag says

    May 1, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    Omg – these look amazing. *drool* I love cookies that are slightly warm.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 12:01 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  17. Cait Weingartner says

    May 1, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    These cookies look incredibly good! Rich, decadent, and delicious. I am looking
    forward to trying them, and I will definitely have some super premium vanilla
    ice cream on hand, for combining with a few of these cookies!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      Oh what a great idea! They would be PERFECT in an ice cream sandwich.

      Reply
  18. Julie says

    May 1, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    Oh my sweet goodness! These would put me into a sugary attack haha. These look so yummy.
    Julie * http://www.hdthreviews.com

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  19. Leah says

    May 1, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    These cookies look delicious, and are such a decadent treat! What a yummy dessert!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:59 am

      Thank you! You’re so right! Even my super intense chocolate craving could only handle a couple of these at a time.

      Reply
  20. Kate says

    May 1, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    Holy smokes, these look delicious. I think I need to make some and keep a stash for my last month of pregnancy! 😉

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:59 am

      Haha yesssss! Good luck on the last month before baby arrives!

      Reply
  21. Julia says

    May 1, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    oh my god!! these look AMAZING. I’m def going to try making these!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:58 am

      Aw thank you so much! That means a lot!

      Reply
  22. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    May 1, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    Oh man, these looks so amazing! Soft baked cookies are so delicious.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:58 am

      Right?! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  23. Katie says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Those look absolutely amazing!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:58 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  24. Shannan says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    I’m a chocaholic, so I cannot wait to try these out. And you’re so right – eating them when they’re still a bit warm is the best!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:57 am

      You and me both! You’re gonna loooove these!

      Reply
  25. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    May 1, 2017 at 11:02 am

    These look so good! I’ll definitely try them out soon.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:57 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  26. Candy says

    May 1, 2017 at 10:52 am

    We make something similar. Cant go wrong with chocolate cookie

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:57 am

      Sure can’t!

      Reply
  27. Krysten says

    May 1, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Oh my gosh those would be so good with a big glass of milk, yum!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:57 am

      Heck yes!

      Reply
  28. Ellen says

    May 1, 2017 at 8:38 am

    Soft baked cookies are a favorite in my house. My family will love these super
    chocolatey ones!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:57 am

      They were always my favorite growing up too!

      Reply
  29. Theresa says

    May 1, 2017 at 8:22 am

    Oh wow, those sound so yummy!
    I am always happy for new cookie recipes. Here in Europe it’s hard to find some that match the ingredients we can get here.
    Thanks a lot for sharing!
    Love from Austria,
    Theresa | http://www.primetimechaos.com

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:56 am

      Thanks for stopping by! I hope you get the chance to make these!

      Reply
  30. Krista says

    May 1, 2017 at 7:50 am

    Those look amazing!

    Reply
  31. Lecy | A Simpler Grace says

    May 1, 2017 at 7:17 am

    These look like they are straight out of a bakery! They look delicious and I can’t wait to try the recipe. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 1, 2017 at 10:14 am

      Aw thanks so much! I can only get them to look that pretty when the dough is chilled 🙂

      Reply
  32. Victoria Onken says

    May 1, 2017 at 6:01 am

    Very nice, thank you, I’ll definitely try and make these. I have a question: we keep our eggs refrigerated, so can I use them strait out of the fridge or should I let them sit on the counter for a bit?

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      May 1, 2017 at 6:25 am

      Great question! I have seen a lot of people recommend room-temperature eggs when they bake. But I have never done that before and still get great results. So you can do it either way!

      Reply

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