Indulging in a warm, gooey chocolate cookie is like experiencing a little piece of heaven. Whether you're a chocolate lover or simply enjoy a sweet treat, there's no denying the magic of a perfectly baked chocolate cookie. But with so many recipes out there, how do you find the best ones? Fear not, because today I'm sharing some of the most mouthwatering chocolate cookie recipes that will leave you craving for more.
From classic favorites to innovative twists, get ready to embark on a delicious journey that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting to bake batch after batch of these irresistible treats. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of the best chocolate cookie recipes.
1. Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is a classic and straightforward recipe that produces delicious, doughy yet fully cooked cookies. With no funny ingredients or chilling time required, these cookies turn out perfectly every single time.
The recipe uses simple ingredients like salted butter, white and brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and chocolate chips. The cookies are crispy and chewy, with a perfect balance of buttery and sweet flavors. This recipe is a must-have in any cookie lover's repertoire.
2. Ultimate Chocolate Cookies
The Ultimate Chocolate Cookies recipe is a chocolate lover's dream come true. Made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and chocolate chunks, these cookies are loaded with rich chocolate flavor.
The addition of chocolate wafers or big chocolate chunks on top creates delicious chocolate puddles. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt enhances the rich chocolate taste. These cookies are a must-try for any chocolate cookie enthusiast.
3. Chewy Chocolate Cookies
Chewy Chocolate Cookies are a must-try for chocolate lovers. These easy-to-make cocoa cookies are made with pantry staples and can be ready in less than 30 minutes. With a perfect balance of chewiness and a crackled top, these cookies are a delightful treat.
They can be rolled in granulated sugar for added sweetness or customized with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Store them in an airtight container and enjoy their deliciousness for up to 5 days.
4. Chocolate Cookies
These chewy chocolate cookies are made with cocoa powder and are incredibly easy to make. With just a few staple ingredients and minimal prep time, they are a go-to recipe for chocolate lovers. The cookies have a perfect balance of soft, chewy centers and crispy edges, making them a crowd-pleaser.
The addition of optional chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars adds an extra indulgent touch. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored in an airtight container, these cocoa cookies are sure to satisfy any chocolate craving.
5. Amazingly Fudgy Chocolate Cookies
These fudgy chocolate cookies are a must-have for chocolate lovers. With a brownie-like texture, shiny crunchy tops, and chewy fudgy centers, they are simply delicious.
Made with real melted chocolate, these cookies are the best chocolate cookie recipe I've ever tried. The secret to their fudginess is slightly underbaking them. They are easy to make and a definite winner for any cookie lover.
6. Condensed Milk Chocolate Cookies
Condensed Milk Chocolate Cookies are a quick and easy bake made with just 4 basic ingredients. The dough can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days, making it a convenient option for busy days.
The cookies have a rich taste and can be decorated or frosted according to personal preference. They can also be customized by adding chocolate chips, cranberries, or grated orange rind. Overall, these cookies are versatile and delicious, perfect for any chocolate lover.
7. Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
These double chocolate chip cookies are a chocolate lover's dream. Packed with rich chocolate flavor, they strike the perfect balance between sweetness and indulgence. The cookies have a delightful combination of crunchy edges and soft, fudgy centers.
They are thick and hearty, making them the perfect treat to enjoy with a glass of milk. With a baking time of just 10 minutes, these cookies are quick and easy to whip up. Whether you're sharing them or keeping them all to yourself, these double chocolate chip cookies are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
8. Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
These Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are a delightful treat for chocolate lovers. With just 4 ingredients, they are incredibly easy to make. The cookies are soft, chewy, and slightly fudgy, with a perfect balance of sweetness.
The addition of chocolate chips adds an extra burst of chocolate flavor. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these cookies are a must-try.
9. Dark Chocolate Brown Sugar Cookies
Dark Chocolate Brown Sugar Cookies are a decadent treat with a perfect chewy texture on the inside and a slight crispness on the outside. Made with unsweetened dark cocoa powder, these cookies have a rich and bold dark chocolate flavor.
They are simple to make and require no rolling or decorating. These cookies are a must-try for chocolate lovers seeking a deliciously indulgent treat.
10. Bakery Style Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Bakery Style Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are fudgy, gooey, and gigantic, making them the ultimate chocolate lover's dream. With crispy edges and a rich, complex chocolate flavor, these cookies are reminiscent of gourmet treats found in New York City bakeries.
The recipe includes tips and tricks for achieving perfect bakery-style results. These cookies are thick, filled with chocolate chips, and have a gooey center that perfectly complements the slightly crispy edges. If you're looking for a decadent and indulgent chocolate cookie, this recipe is a must-try.
11. Chocolate Mint Cookies
These Chocolate Mint Cookies are a must-try for all mint chocolate lovers. They are thick and chewy with a rich chocolate flavor and bits of chopped Andes mints throughout.
The combination of mint and chocolate is absolutely delightful. These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen for convenience. Overall, these Chocolate Mint Cookies are a delicious treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
12. Best Chocolate Cut Out Cookie
The Best Chocolate Cut Out Cookie recipe is a rich and decadent treat that tastes like a chocolate brownie. The dough doesn't need to be chilled and the cookies don't spread while baking. They can be enjoyed plain or iced, and the recipe suggests using a combination of HERSHEY'S Unsweetened Cocoa Powder and HERSHEY'S Special Dark Baking Cocoa Powder for the best results.
The addition of espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor, and the cookies can be made soft or crispy depending on the baking time. Overall, this recipe is a must-try for chocolate lovers looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie.
13. Chocolate Sugar Cookies
These Chocolate Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic sugar cookie recipe. With the addition of cocoa powder, these cookies have a rich and fudgy flavor.
They are dense, chewy, and reminiscent of a fudgy brownie in cookie form. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these cookies are easy to make and require simple ingredients. A must-try for anyone craving a chocolatey treat.
14. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are soft, fudgy chocolate cookies with a chewy texture. They have a beautiful crinkled appearance due to being rolled in powdered sugar before baking.
These cookies are perfect for chocolate lovers and make a delightful addition to any holiday baking list. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
15. Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Crush Cookies
Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Crush Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for cookie lovers. These cookies are big, thick, and gooey, with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
The addition of cornstarch and cake flour gives them a tender and moist center, while the chocolate chips and walnuts add delicious bursts of flavor. These cookies are best enjoyed warm, but they still maintain their perfection even after a few days. If you're a fan of Levain Bakery's famous cookies, this recipe is a must-try.
16. Chocolate Butter Cookies
The Chocolate Butter Cookies recipe is a quick and easy option for chocolate lovers. With just two ingredients – semisweet chocolate chips and cornstarch – these cookies have a crunchy exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. They are not overly sweet, making them perfect for those who enjoy semisweet chocolate.
The cookies can be piped into swirls for a more decorative appearance or simply scooped onto a baking sheet. They bake quickly and can be enjoyed warm or fully cooled. Overall, these chocolate butter cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
17. Dirty Chocolate Cookies
Dirty Chocolate Cookies are a decadent and indulgent treat that chocolate lovers will adore. These rich cookies have a crispy outside and a soft, chewy center, providing the perfect texture combination.
The use of both semisweet and milk chocolate chips adds depth and sweetness to every bite. Rolled in sugar before baking, these cookies have a delightful crunch and added sweetness. Overall, Dirty Chocolate Cookies are a must-try for anyone craving a rich and chocolatey cookie experience.
18. German Chocolate Cookies
The German Chocolate Cookies recipe is a crowd-pleaser with its fluffy texture and sweet flavor. The cookies replicate the taste of German Chocolate Cake and are topped with a delicious coconut pecan frosting.
They can be made crunchier by baking them for a bit longer. These cookies freeze and thaw well, making them great for transport or storing in the fridge for even better flavor. Overall, this recipe is a fantastic choice for chocolate cookie lovers.
19. Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is a winner. These cookies are thick, golden brown with crisp edges and a gooey center. The secret to their softness is taking them out of the oven just before they appear done. The recipe also emphasizes the importance of measuring flour correctly and using cool room temperature butter to avoid flat cookies.
For chewiness, more brown sugar and an extra egg yolk can be added. Chilling the dough for 24 to 48 hours is recommended for enhanced flavor and texture. Overall, this recipe produces delicious, thick, and chewy chocolate chip cookies.
20. Gideon's Bakehouse Cookie
Gideon's Bakehouse Cookie is a copycat recipe that aims to recreate the famous chocolate chip cookies from Gideon's Bakehouse. The recipe focuses on achieving the perfect balance of sweet, salt, and chocolate. It uses a combination of unsalted butter and vegetable shortening to maintain a soft and buttery texture.
Dark brown sugar adds a subtle caramel flavor, while high-quality dark chocolate chips provide the signature Gideon's taste. The secret to achieving the authentic experience is pressing additional chocolate chips into the hot, gooey cookies after baking. Sprinkling sea salt on top adds a final touch. Overall, this recipe aims to deliver cookies that closely resemble the original Gideon's Bakehouse cookies.
21. 'Thick 'n Fudgy' Chocolate Explosion Cookies
'Thick 'n Fudgy' Chocolate Explosion Cookies are a chocolate lover's dream come true. These cookies are loaded with four types of chocolate – semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a chocolate spread.
The result is a fudgy, indulgent treat that will satisfy any chocolate craving. These cookies are best enjoyed warm with a glass of milk. If you're looking for a chocolate explosion of love, these cookies are a must-try. '
22. Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies
Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies are the ultimate chocolate lover's dream. These cookies are chewy, fudgy, and have a beautiful crackle top. The recipe uses dark chocolate, butter, sugars, eggs, cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and optional sea salt. The key to achieving the perfect texture is mixing the eggs and sugars for five minutes.
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven when they have an ooey gooey fudge-like center. The recipe makes 10 large cookies, but can be adjusted for smaller portions. Overall, these Chewy Chocolate Fudge Cookies are a must-try for any chocolate cookie enthusiast.
23. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are the epitome of a classic cookie. They are thick, soft, and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness from the brown and granulated sugars.
The addition of old-fashioned oats gives them a delightful texture and the chocolate chips add a rich and indulgent touch. Whether you're packing them in lunchboxes or enjoying them as an afternoon snack, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser that will disappear fast.
24. CRUMBL Chocolate Cake Cookies with Chocolate Frosting
CRUMBL Chocolate Cake Cookies with Chocolate Frosting are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. These cookies have a thick and chewy chocolate base, topped with a homemade chocolate buttercream frosting.
The combination of cookies and frosting is simply divine. If you're a fan of CRUMBL cookies, you won't be disappointed with this recipe. It's the best-frosted chocolate cake cookie recipe out there. Try it and prepare to be amazed.
25. Chocolate Cookie Dough Cookie Cups
The Chocolate Cookie Dough Cookie Cups are the ultimate dessert for cookie lovers. These heavenly chocolate cookies have a crispy, chewy, chocolate crust filled with homemade chocolate chip cookie dough. The addition of a drizzle of melted dark chocolate takes them over-the-top.
With a recipe that yields 20 cookie cups, they are perfect for feeding a crowd. Creamy, crunchy, and loaded with chocolate, these Cookie Dough Cookie Cups are a must-try for anyone who loves cookie dough.
26. Brownie Cookies
These Brownie Cookies are a must-try for serious chocolate lovers. They have a crackly crust, fudgy middles, chewy edges, and an intense chocolate flavor. The recipe is simple and the cookies turn out rich and delicious.
Don't skip the chocolate chips for that extra shine. Chilling the dough is important for the perfect texture. Overall, these cookies are a decadent treat for any chocolate lover.
27. Neiman Marcus Cookie
The Neiman Marcus Cookie recipe is a classic and beloved choice for chocolate chip cookie enthusiasts. It yields a large batch of delicious cookies that can be enjoyed immediately or frozen for later. The use of rolled oats adds both flavor and structure to the cookies, while the choice between semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips allows for customization of the sweetness level.
Optional additions of grated Hershey's bars and chopped walnuts or pecans provide additional texture and flavor. Overall, the Neiman Marcus Cookie recipe is a crowd-pleaser that delivers on taste and versatility.
28. Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is a crowd favorite for good reason. With melted butter, more brown sugar than white sugar, cornstarch, and an extra egg yolk, these cookies guarantee a soft and chewy texture.
The dough is easy to make and doesn't require a mixer. The cookies are big, thick, and packed with chocolate. Chilling the dough results in a thicker cookie. Overall, this recipe is a must-try for chocolate chip cookie lovers.
29. No Bake Chocolate Cookies
These No Bake Chocolate Cookies are a quick and easy treat that require only two ingredients. They are rich and chocolatey, with a firm exterior and a soft, fudge-like texture.
However, they have a strong dark chocolate flavor, so they may not be suitable for those who prefer sweeter chocolates. These cookies cannot be baked, as they become dry and hard. Overall, they are a simple and satisfying option for chocolate lovers.
30. Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate chip cookie lovers. This recipe stands out from the rest with its secret ingredient – cornstarch, which gives the cookies an incredibly soft and thick texture.
Chilling the dough is a must to achieve the perfect consistency. These cookies are a crowd favorite, with countless positive reviews from bakers worldwide. If you're looking for the best soft chocolate chip cookie recipe, look no further.
31. Butter Pecan White Chocolate Cookies
The Butter Pecan White Chocolate Cookies are a delightful combination of rich butter pecan cake mix, white chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans. With just five ingredients, these cookies are quick and easy to make.
The texture is soft yet crunchy, making each bite satisfying. Perfect for summer holidays or Christmas cookie exchanges, these cookies are a must-try for anyone who enjoys the flavors of butter pecan and white chocolate.
32. Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are the epitome of cookie perfection. These thick, soft, and chewy cookies are loaded with an abundance of delectable chocolate chips.
They are irresistibly buttery and rich, making them pure "Nirvana" for any cookie lover. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or cooled, these cookies are guaranteed to satisfy your craving for a soft and gooey chocolate chip cookie.
33. Soft Chocolate Sugar Cookies
These soft chocolate sugar cookies are a chocolate lover's dream. They are irresistibly rich and full of intense chocolate flavor. The texture is perfectly balanced – soft and chewy in the center with a slight crispness around the edges.
These cookies are incredibly easy to make, making them a quick and satisfying treat. They are guaranteed to disappear quickly, so be sure to make a double batch!
34. Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
The Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies recipe is a tried and true favorite that has been passed down for 16 years. These cookies are incredibly soft and delicious, thanks to the addition of vanilla pudding mix.
They are a crowd-pleaser and have won awards for their amazing taste. With a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate chips, these cookies are a must-try for any chocolate cookie lover.
35. Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie
The Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is a decadent and indulgent treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. With its buttery, crisp edges and warm, gooey center, this cookie is a delightful single-serving dessert.
Whether baked in a ramekin or on a cookie sheet, it delivers the perfect texture and taste. It can be enjoyed alone or shared with someone for a small indulgence. Overall, this recipe is a must-try for chocolate chip cookie lovers.
36. Kit Kat Cookies
Kit Kat Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. This recipe combines the goodness of chopped Kit Kat candy bars and white chocolate chips, resulting in soft and chewy cookies with a perfect balance of flavors.
The versatility of this recipe allows for customization with your favorite candy or chocolate. Whether you're a Kit Kat lover or not, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
37. Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, chewy, and filled with an abundance of chocolate and nuts. The recipe calls for cold butter and brown sugar, resulting in a cookie that spreads less in the oven.
The addition of cornflour helps keep the cookies soft, and chopping a block of chocolate by hand adds extra richness. These cookies are perfect for those who enjoy a substantial, indulgent treat.
38. Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies
The Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherry. These soft fudge cookies feature a sweet maraschino cherry in the center and are drizzled with a luscious chocolate fudge sauce.
The recipe is easy to follow and the presentation is party-worthy. These cookies freeze well and can be enjoyed for up to 3 days at room temperature or 6 days in the refrigerator. Overall, these cookies are a must-try for chocolate lovers looking for a festive twist.
39. Fudgy Chocolate Cookies
These fudgy chocolate cookies are a chocolate lover's dream. With a crispy exterior and a fudgy, soft interior, they are the perfect combination of textures.
Made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, these cookies have an intense chocolate flavor that is incredibly delicious. The use of brown sugar and dutch-processed cocoa powder ensures a fudgy consistency. These cookies are a must-try for any chocolate enthusiast.
40. Bakery Style Raspberry White Chocolate Cookies
The Bakery Style Raspberry White Chocolate Cookies are thick, chewy, and perfectly soft. They are made with fresh raspberries and white chocolate chips, adding a delightful sweetness and tartness. These cookies are quick and easy to make, requiring no chilling, and are ready in under 30 minutes.
They are perfect for holiday baking or as a weekend treat. The recipe allows for customization with different fruits or nuts. Overall, these cookies are a delicious and satisfying choice for chocolate cookie lovers.
