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Fudgy Chocolate Cookies with White Chocolate Chips

Chocolate chips, white chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa powder come together to make a delightfully fudgy, brownie-like cookie. These cookies are rich but not overly sweet, generously sized (perfect for sharing), and take roughly 30 minutes from start to finish.

If you like variety in your cookies, give these a try. For a more classic option, consider traditional chocolate chip cookies instead.

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Thick and Chewy White Chocolate Cookies

These cookies were developed while experimenting with variations on the classic chocolate chip cookie. The goal was a deeply chocolatey base balanced by the sweet contrast of white chocolate, and a thick, chewy texture. The batter will be very thick — that’s expected and what creates the dense, fudgy interior.

balls of cookie dough ready to be baked
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High-quality cocoa makes better chocolate cookies

Using a quality cocoa powder and good chocolate for the chips or chopped baking bars makes a noticeable difference. I prefer richer cocoa and decent chocolate chips to avoid any artificial or flat flavors in the finished cookie.

Dark brown sugar is my preference here for its deeper, more complex flavor. I portion these cookies on the generous side — about two ounces of dough per cookie — which yields a substantial cookie in a single serving. You can make smaller cookies if you prefer; just reduce baking time slightly. Weighing dough portions helps ensure even baking and consistent sizes.

freshly baked white chocolate chocolate cookies on a piece of parchment paper

Substitutions for white chocolate

If you’re not a fan of white chocolate, swap the white chocolate chips for an equal amount of semi-sweet chips, chopped dark chocolate, or chopped nuts such as walnuts. Toffee bits also work well. I don’t recommend omitting the mix-ins entirely, as they contribute to the cookie’s texture and overall balance.

Enjoy these cookies! If you want more easy cookie ideas, try other recipes like oatmeal cookies, cereal-based cookies, or simple sugar cookie bars.

  • My Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies
  • Fruity Pebbles Cookies with White Chocolate Chips
  • Fluffy Sprinkle Cookies
  • Sugar Cookie Bars

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Ingredients Needed to Make Chocolate Cookies with White Chocolate Chips

You’ll need the following ingredients:

  • Unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
  • Dark brown sugar (packed)
  • Granulated sugar
  • Large eggs (room temperature)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Cake flour (or substitute with a mix of all-purpose flour plus cornstarch)
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt (kosher)
  • White chocolate baking bars or chips, chopped if needed
  • Semi-sweet chocolate baking bars or chips, chopped if needed
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chocolate cookies with white chocolate chips

Fudgy Cookie with White Chocolate Chips

Chocolate chips, white chocolate chips and cocoa powder combine to form a rich, brownie-like cookie. These fudgy cookies are satisfying and quick to make.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: All Recipes, Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownie cookies, fudgy cookies, white chocolate chip cookies
Servings: 27 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Kimberlee Ho

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped semi-sweet baking bar
  • 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate baking bar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF / 200ºC (use convection if available). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter, dark brown sugar and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes on medium with the paddle attachment until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. With the mixer off, add the cocoa powder, cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  5. Mix on low just until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the semi-sweet and white chocolate until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop 2-ounce portions of dough and roll between your hands to form smooth balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake 5–6 minutes, rotate trays, then bake another 5 minutes or until the tops are just browned.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the trays for 15 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.
  10. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • If you don’t have cake flour, substitute 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch.

Nutrition

Calories: 208 kcalCarbohydrates: 26.4 gProtein: 3 gFat: 11.1 gSaturated Fat: 6.8 gCholesterol: 32 mgSodium: 143.2 mgFiber: 1.6 gSugar: 15 g
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