Double chocolate chip cookies are similar to classic chocolate chip cookies, but as the name suggests, this variation on the traditional treat contains double the chocolate, with chocolate chips in a chocolate batter. The cookies have become a favorite for chocolate lovers and are quite easy to prepare. To find out more about these cookies, read on to learn how to make double chocolate cookies.

Most double chocolate cookies recipes are pretty straight forward, combining cocoa powder with the standard ingredients of chocolate chip cookies recipes, there are still a few option to vary the tasty treats.

If desired, rather than using semisweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate and white chocolate chunks, or even M&Ms can be added instead. To give the cookies an extra crunch, nuts, like peanuts, walnuts or cashews can be stirred in with the chocolate chips.

For the chocoholic, chocolate frosting and even more chocolate chips or sprinkles can be added after the basic cookies are baked and cooled. Just as with standard chocolate chip cookies, double chocolate chip cookie recipes can also be prepared as bars, by baking in a shallow baking pan.

This guide explains the ingredients and preparation method for baking basic double chocolate chip cookies, as well as some common variations.

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups chocolate chips

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Beat together the sugar and butter in a large bowl, mixing until smooth.
3. Add in the vanilla and eggs, stirring well.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder in a separate large bowl.
5. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture, stirring well after each addition until well incorporated.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Allow to cool briefly on cookie sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy or store in an air-tight container to enjoy later.

1. Stir in one-half cup chopped nuts, like walnuts or peanuts if desired.
2. Rather than cocoa powder, melted chocolate can be used, added with the butter mixture.
3. Try different chocolate chunks rather than chips, such as dark or white chocolate chunks.
4. Top with additional chocolate chips before baking or chocolate frosting after the cookies cool.