Frosted Double Chocolate Chip Drop Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with these Frosted Double Chocolate Chip Drop Cookies! Soft and chewy, these decadent treats combine rich cocoa-infused dough with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips for a double dose of chocolate bliss. Topped with a silky, whipped chocolate frosting made with cocoa powder and heavy cream, these cookies are an irresistible balance of texture and flavor. Quick to make with just 15 minutes of prep time and perfect for sharing, they’re ideal for holiday baking, potlucks, or anytime you crave a little extra sweetness. Serve these luscious frosted cookies with a glass of cold milk or hot coffee for a dessert that feels as indulgent as it tastes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cup of packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
In another bowl, sift together 2.25 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.75 cup of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in 1.5 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. Do not overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat 0.5 cup of softened unsalted butter in a medium bowl until creamy.
Sift in 0.33 cup of cocoa powder and 2 cups of powdered sugar. Mix on low speed to prevent a powdery mess.
Gradually add 0.25 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract while continuing to beat. Increase to medium-high speed and whip until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of frosting on each cookie using a butter knife or piping bag.
Let the frosting set for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Frosted Double Chocolate Chip Drop Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 317.0 g | 406% | |
| Saturated Fat | 189.2 g | 946% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 938 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 2636 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 928.6 g | 338% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 88.6 g | 316% | |
| Total Sugars | 576.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.8 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 49.1 mg | 273% | |
| Potassium | 3220 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
