Make Thick and Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies Like a Pro

These Thick and Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream—soft in the center, crisp on the edges, and loaded with decadent cocoa flavor. Made with smart swaps like unsweetened applesauce and reduced-fat ingredients, these cookies deliver serious indulgence without the usual guilt. Perfect for satisfying a sweet craving, packing in lunchboxes, or sharing with friends, they prove you don’t need a special occasion to enjoy a rich, fudgy cookie that still fits your lifestyle.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Double the Chocolate – Cocoa powder and chocolate chips make every bite rich and satisfying.
Lightened Up – Made with applesauce and less butter, for a chewy texture and fewer calories.
Bakery-Style Texture – Thick, soft, and slightly gooey in the center—just like you want them.
Quick and Easy – No fancy equipment or long chilling time needed.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp light butter, softened
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup brown sugar (or sugar substitute)
• ¼ cup granulated erythritol (or preferred sweetener)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg white
• ⅓ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Mix Dry Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Wet Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix butter, applesauce, brown sugar, erythritol, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the egg white until fully combined.

Combine and Fold
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

Scoop and Bake
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers still look soft.

Cool and Enjoy
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)

Calories: 95
Protein: 2g
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Sugar: 6g
Fiber: 2g

Tips for Success

• Don’t Skip the Applesauce – It adds moisture and cuts fat without changing the flavor.
• Watch the Bake Time – Slightly underbaking keeps the cookies soft and chewy.
• Scoop Evenly – Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking.
• Use Mini Chips – They melt evenly and distribute chocolatey goodness in every bite.

Why This Recipe Works

By replacing excess butter with applesauce and using balanced portions of sweeteners, this recipe delivers all the texture and flavor of traditional double chocolate cookies without overloading on calories. The result is a cookie that’s both comforting and smart—a treat that fits into your goals without sacrificing the rich chocolatey payoff.

These Thick and Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies are everything you want in a dessert: bold chocolate flavor, soft texture, and just enough sweetness to satisfy without the guilt. With easy prep and a smart ingredient list, they’re the perfect anytime indulgence for chocolate fans who still want to eat mindfully.