Double Chocolate Chip Cookies for Christmas Recipe
These festive Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for Christmas celebrations. Rich with melted butter, cocoa, and espresso powder, they deliver an intense chocolate flavor balanced with crunchy semi-sweet chocolate chips and colorful red and green M&M candies that add a whimsical holiday touch. Soft and chewy, these cookies bake to perfection in just 11 minutes, making them a delightful treat that sets while cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 9 large cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Cream butter and sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated to create a smooth batter.
- Mix dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl. Mix on low speed just until a soft dough forms, making sure not to overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and candies: Using a spatula or spoon, gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and red and green M&M candies into the dough evenly.
- Portion dough: Divide the dough into 9 large balls and place them evenly spaced on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for exactly 11 minutes. The cookies will appear slightly underdone but will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Cool on baking sheet: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to let them set properly before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Final cooling and storage: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- The espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor without making the cookies taste like coffee.
- Do not overbake; the cookies will look soft when removed but will firm up as they cool.
- For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough precisely.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Optional: For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Keywords: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Chocolate M&M Cookies, Festive Cookies, Soft and Chewy Cookies
