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January 19, 2022

Double Chocolate Drop Cookies Recipe

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Chocolate lovers gather around! Curb your chocolate craving with this Double Chocolate Drop Cookies recipe.

Image is a stack of 3 double chocolate drop cookies with chocolate frosting on a cooling rack

I have one kid who doesn’t like chocolate, especially chocolate cookies. I don’t get it, honestly. I’m one of those people who craves a rich, chocolate flavor in baked goods. I like vanilla and caramel, but chocolate is where it’s at for me. That’s why I set out to make a really solid chocolate cookie recipe!

These Double Chocolate Drop Cookies came into my life during the holiday season. I was tired of all the traditional Christmas cookies and wanted a different recipe. One that made a delicious cookie, but with chocolate as the star flavor.

image is a wire cooling rack lined with chocolate drop cookies

The result was a chocolate cookie recipe that checked all the right boxes.

These are cake-like cookies with a rich, chocolate flavor that comes from both unsweetened chocolate and whole chocolate milk.

I was also going to try making these cookies with dark chocolate chips added but decided to save those for chocolate chip cookies. Instead, I frosted them with a creamy chocolate frosting that enhances the amazing chocolate flavor!

Image is a chocolate cookie with chocolate frosting with a bite taken out to show the cake like center

If you love chocolate, I’m convinced this Double Chocolate Drop Cookies recipe will soon become one of your favorite cookies.

Tips for Making Chocolate Drop Cookies

  • Use only full fat chocolate milk (Whole/Vitamin D) for the best chocolate flavor
  • For variations, you can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, semi-sweet or unsweetened chocolate. You can even mix in chocolate chips to the dough for an even stronger chocolate flavor. 
  • The key, no matter which variety of chocolate to use is to use high-quality baking chocolate, such as Callebaut (our favorite for baking!)

Cookie Sheet with Chocolate Frosted Cookies

Equipment Needed to Make this Chocolate Drop Cookies Recipe

This is a super simple cookie recipe and doesn’t require many tools to make them. Here’s a list of some equipment that will be helpful to have:

  • Electric Mixer (this can be either a handheld mixer or a stand mixer)
  • Large Bowl (for the cookie dough mixture)
  • Medium Bowl (for the frosting)
  • Cookie Sheet (this baking pan is my absolute favorite for cookies)
  • Parchment Paper or Silpat (to line the baking sheet)
  • Wooden Spoon or Cookie Scoop
  • Double Boiler for melting chocolate
  • Wire Rack or Wax Paper (for cooling the cookies)
  • Airtight Container (for storing the cookies)

Image is a stack of chocolate cookies on a dark surface

Now that you know what equipment you need to make these cookies, you’re ready to roll. Here’s the recipe! Enjoy!

Image is a stack of 3 double chocolate drop cookies with chocolate frosting on a cooling rack
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Double Chocolate Drop Cookies Recipe

Chocolate lovers will love these easy chocolate drop cookies!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chcoclate chip cookies, chocolate, dessert, drop cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 35 minutes minutes
Servings 2 dozen
Author Kristen

Ingredients

For the cookies

  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup whole chocolate milk Vitamin D, full fat Chocolate Milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ounces unsweetened or semi-sweet chocolate melted
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 6 Tablespoons whole chocolate milk Vitamin D, full fat chocolate milk

Instructions

For the cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar. Add in the egg, chocolate milk, and vanilla. Pour in the melted chocolate and mix on medium speed until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix on low until fully incorporated.
  • Drop dough by the spoonful, 2-inches apart onto a silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-13 minutes. Remove from the oven then transfer cookies to wire cooling rack. Frost when cooled to room temperature.

For the frosting

  • In a medium mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla extract and chocolate milk until creamy. Frosting should be smooth and easy to spread onto cooled cookies.
  • For best results and freshness, store frosted cookies in an airtight container.

Notes

For the best chocolate flavor, only use WHOLE chocolate milk. 2% will not provide a strong chocolate flavor. 

Image is a stack of frosted chocolate cookies with text that says double chocolate drop cookies

Want more cookies for your cookie jar? Check out these recipes:

  • Chocolate Cowboy Cookies
  • Malted White Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
  • Nutella & Peanut Butter Swirled Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Sheet Pan Sugar Cookie Bars

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