Double Chocolate Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy chocolate cookies packed with chocolate chips and topped with creamy chocolate frosting for the ultimate chocolate treat!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cups cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 2: Chill the Dough
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
Step 3: Bake the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons each) and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting.
Step 4: Make the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
- Add vanilla and milk, beating until smooth and fluffy. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
Step 5: Frost the Cookies
- Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cookies.
- Let frosting set before serving.
Notes
- For extra softness: Slightly underbake the cookies and let them cool on the baking sheet.
- For richer flavor: Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate taste.
- For a thicker frosting: Add more powdered sugar; for a thinner one, add more milk.