Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

These Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with chocolate in three delicious forms. Cocoa powder gives the dough a deep chocolate base, while chunks of dark chocolate and white chocolate make every bite soft, gooey, and satisfying.

Creating These Triple Chocolate Cookies

These triple chocolate cookies are the kind of homemade treat that feels simple, comforting, and just a little indulgent. They are made for true chocolate lovers, with a soft center, chewy edges, and generous pieces of chocolate throughout the dough.

The name says it all: this recipe uses chocolate three ways. Unsweetened cocoa powder creates a rich chocolate cookie dough, chopped dark chocolate adds bold, melty pockets, and chopped white chocolate brings sweetness and contrast. Together, they make a cookie that tastes full, balanced, and extra chocolaty without being complicated.

One of the best things about these chocolate chunk cookies is how easy they are to prepare. The dough comes together quickly, and there is no need to chill it before baking. That makes this recipe a great choice when you want fresh homemade cookies without waiting hours for the dough to rest.

Serve these cookies slightly warm with a glass of milk, pack them into lunch boxes, or bake a batch for a casual dessert. They are soft enough for anyone who loves tender cookies, but they still have that lightly chewy edge that makes a classic cookie so good.

Ingredients for Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies

To make these chewy triple chocolate chunk cookies, you will need a short list of familiar baking ingredients. Each one plays an important role in creating the texture and flavor of the finished cookies.

• All-purpose flour
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Butter
• Dark brown sugar
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs
• Dark chocolate
• White chocolate

The cocoa powder gives the dough its deep chocolate flavor, while the chopped chocolate creates the soft, melty chunks in every cookie. Dark brown sugar helps add moisture and chewiness, and granulated sugar helps the cookies bake with a tender bite.

For the full ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These chocolate chocolate chunk cookies are straightforward to make, even if you do not bake often. The dough mixes easily, and because it does not require chilling, you can move from mixing bowl to oven in very little time.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir until evenly mixed, then set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, combine the softened butter, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined.
4. Add the eggs and beat until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
6. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and chopped white chocolate.
7. Roll the dough into balls using about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie. Gently press each dough ball to slightly flatten it.
8. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
9. Let the cookies cool briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack.

This is a quick overview of the method. Use the recipe card below for the exact ingredient measurements and detailed baking instructions.

How to Store the Cookies

Store these triple chocolate chunk cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. When stored properly, they will stay fresh for up to five days. Make sure the cookies are completely cool before placing them in a container so they keep their soft, chewy texture.

Can the Cookies Be Frozen?

Yes, the baked cookies can be frozen for up to three months. Place the cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag, separating layers with parchment paper if needed.

You can also freeze the unbaked cookie dough. Roll the dough into balls, place them on a baking sheet until firm, and then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. When you are ready to bake, there is no need to thaw the dough first. Simply bake from frozen and add a minute or two to the total baking time.

Can Gluten-Free Flour Be Substituted?

This chewy chocolate chunk cookie recipe has only been tested as written. If you regularly bake with gluten-free flour, you may choose to try an all-purpose gluten-free baking blend that is designed as a cup-for-cup substitute, but results may vary depending on the brand and blend used.

Tips for the Best Chocolate Chunk Cookies

• If you enjoy mint chocolate, you can replace the white chocolate with chopped Andes Mints for a mint-chocolate version.
• The dough does not need to be chilled before baking, but you can make it ahead and refrigerate it for a few days if you do not want to bake the whole batch at once.
• Chopped chocolate creates larger, meltier pockets throughout the cookies, but regular chocolate chips can be used if that is what you have available.
• Do not overbake the cookies. They should look set around the edges while still soft in the center. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
• For evenly sized cookies, use the same amount of dough for each one. About 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie works well for this recipe.

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Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Yield:
24

Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
25 minutes

These Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies are made with cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and white chocolate. They bake up chewy around the edges and soft in the center for a rich homemade cookie.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 3 oz. coarsely chopped dark chocolate
• 3 oz. coarsely chopped white chocolate

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir well and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined.
4. Add the eggs and beat for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate and chopped white chocolate.
7. Roll the dough into balls using about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Gently press each dough ball to slightly flatten.
8. Bake on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet for 10 to 12 minutes.
9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 166Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 109mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g

Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the ingredients and brands used.

Did you make this?

If you bake these triple chocolate chunk cookies, take a moment to note what you loved about them. They are a rich, easy dessert for anyone who enjoys soft chocolate cookies with plenty of chunks.