If you’re a chocolate lover (and really, who isn’t?), these Triple Chocolate Cookies are calling your name. Packed with cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and creamy white chocolate chunks, these cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with rich, melty goodness in every bite.
Whether you're baking for a holiday tray, a cookie exchange, or just a Thursday night chocolate craving—this one’s a keeper!
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Irresistible triple chocolate cookies
This recipe is all about the layers of chocolate! These cookies aren’t just chocolate-flavored—they’re chocolate packed. Cocoa powder gives them a deep, brownie-like base, while the mix of dark and white chocolate chips takes every bite over the top.
They’re soft in the center, chewy around the edges, and absolutely bursting with flavor. They’re the kind of cookie that disappears fast—so you might want to make a double batch!
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card below for the exact measurements for this recipe.
Triple Chocolate Cookie Recipe
Equipment
- baking sheet pan
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt divided
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the dough from the refrigerator for 10 minutes before baking.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Sprinkle the top of each cookie with a pinch of sea salt. Space them a couple of inches apart. Cookies will spread slightly when baking.
- Bake for 9–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
Yes, you can make the dough up to 3 days in advance. Store it in the fridge tightly covered, and let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before scooping if it becomes too firm.
No, you can use all semi-sweet, all white chocolate, or mix in dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or chunks—whatever you prefer.
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour that includes xanthan gum. The texture may vary slightly, but it still works well.
Make your cookies extra special
- Add a sprinkle of flakey sea salt before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Mix in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture and crunch.
- For presentation, press a few extra chocolate chips on top of the dough balls before baking.
Deb’s top tips
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. It helps the cookies hold their shape, intensifies the flavor, and gives you that thick, bakery-style texture everyone loves.
🎄 Related Christmas cookie recipes
If you're diving into holiday baking, be sure to check out some of my other festive favorites! My Santa’s Whiskers Cookies are a nostalgic slice-and-bake treat with cherries and coconut—so fun and colorful on a cookie tray.
Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies are soft, buttery, and studded with tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate, making them a merry match for your holiday spread. And don’t miss the White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge—it’s cool, creamy, and melts in your mouth with a burst of peppermint!
Wrapping it up
Ready to turn up the chocolate? These Triple Chocolate Cookies are the kind of treat you’ll find yourself making again and again. Don’t forget to leave a comment and let me know how fast they disappeared from your cookie jar!
Need even more inspiration for your holiday cookie exchange? Check out my Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes! It’s a one-stop shop for all the crowd-pleasing cookies, bars, and sweet treats that come together with simple ingredients and guaranteed deliciousness!!!
Sue Turcsany says
Can't resist anything with chocolate and these look wonderfully chocolatey. Just the mix alone of 3 different flavors of chocolate chips looks impressive. I'm sure that the addition of sea salt will add a depth of flavor with even more melty chocolate goodness, and with that finishing touch of a sprinkle on the top, decadent!
Debra Clark says
Decadent is the word, for sure!! I hope you give them a try Sue, they are the best soft & chewy, chocolatey cookies!
Sherri Rochester says
I can almost smell them! The look like they are a chewy cookie. I love chewy cookies. I can even see me putting a chocolate frosting on them. And sprinkles!!!
Debra Clark says
Right? Chewy cookies are the BEST!! I think the addition of a rich chocolate frosting would be amazing!! Enjoy Sherri!
Jewel C says
Cookies are one of those things that took me forever to get "right". They're easy to overbake so I had to overcome my tendency to wait until they "look" done. This recipe is going into my "must try soon" box. Like maybe now.
Debra Clark says
You won't be disappointed Jewel! I bet you'll really enjoy this treat!!
Carol G says
These sound and look so good, and who doesn't like chocolate!! I would make Mexican Wedding Cookies and all time favorite for so many
Debra Clark says
Carol, I've been looking for a good Mexican Wedding Cookie Recipe. I just love those too! Enjoy and happy Christmas in July!!
Sher Krenek says
You had me at "Triple Chocolate"! Can't wait to make these for my choco-obsessed family!
Debra Clark says
They are so good Sher - you and your fam enjoy the cookies!!
Jean M says
THIS is my kind of cookie! Never too much chocolate! My grandbaby who occasionally helps her MiMi cook and make cookies would love these too. Merry Christmas in July!
Debra Clark says
Merry Christmas to you Grandma Jean!! Glad you will get to enjoy these with your grand baby!!
Rita Joy says
These triple chocolate cookies look so delicious, as I’m a fan of anything chocolate? Would you describe these cookies as soft and chewy?
Debra Clark says
Most definitely soft and chewy! I hope you bake up a batch Rita!!
ColleenB.~Tx. says
The cookies look Fantastic.
About the only thing that I would change is leaving out the white chips and using cut-up Reese's peanut butter cups and serve with a bowl of mixed fresh fruit.
Will be making these and adding some in my holiday gift baskets. (right now too hot to heat up the oven; especially with heat index running in the triple digits.
Have a great weekend and stay cool and stay safe.
Debra Clark says
Ooooh!!! Peanutbutter and chocolate is a match made in heaven Colleen! Thanks for the suggestion and happy Christmas in July!!
Kesha says
Triple chocolate can never be wrong! I have all of the ingredients on hand. It's off to the kitchen to bake. I can't wait!
Debra Clark says
Right? Me too Kesha!! Never have too much chocolate... never! 😋