Subway Copy Cat Double Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪
1 2/3 cup All-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Baking powder
1/2 teaspoons Baking soda
1/3 cup Cocoa powder(dutch processed or natural)
1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate** for melting
3/4 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
2 Whole eggs
1 1/8 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 cup Chocolate chips for add ins
**Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips, or bar
chocolate.
**Inclusions can be any type of chocolate chip, white
chocolate, peanut butter chips, and nuts of your choice.
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line 2 - ½ sheet pans with parchment paper.
2. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl over a simmering pot of water on low heat. Make sure that the chocolate and butter do not exceed 120 °F.
4. Remove the chocolate mixture from the stove. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl until completely blended, set aside to cool to about 85 °F.
5. Combine eggs, and the sugar. Once the eggs are blended add vanilla and salt. Mix until incorporated, but do not whip.
6. Fold the chocolate and butter into the egg mixture until well blended, and there are no streaks.
7. Fold in the sifted dry ingredients, scraping down the sides and the bottom of the bowl.
8. Before adding the chocolate chips to the dough, make sure that the dough temperature does not exceed approximately 80 °F.
9. Fold in the chocolate chips or other inclusions.
10. Scoop cookies and stagger on the pan for even heat distribution.
*If the dough is very stiff, gently flatten the cookies with the heel of your hand before baking.
11. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm to the touch, but still soft in the center.
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You know that moment when you bite into a Subway double chocolate chip cookie, and it just hits different? That perfect balance of chewy, fudgy, and intensely chocolatey? I was obsessed with recreating it at home, and after countless tries, I truly believe this recipe is the closest you'll get! This isn't just another double chocolate chip cookie; it's the Subway experience, right in your own kitchen. Here are some of my top tips for making sure your copycat cookies turn out absolutely perfect, just like the ones you grab from the store: 1. Quality Chocolate is Key: Don't skimp on your chocolate! The recipe calls for semi-sweet chocolate for melting and chocolate chips for inclusions. Using a good quality brand for both makes a huge difference in the richness and depth of flavor. Think about it – Subway's cookies have that distinct chocolatey taste, and that comes from using decent ingredients. The melted chocolate and butter mixture should be smooth and glossy, just like what you see in the bakeries. 2. Temperature Control is Your Secret Weapon: This is probably the most crucial step for achieving that signature Subway texture. When melting your chocolate and butter, it's so important not to let it get too hot (under 120°F). Even more critical is cooling it down to about 85°F before folding it into the egg mixture. If it's too warm, you risk scrambling the eggs or creating a greasy, dense cookie. Similarly, make sure your dough isn't too warm (around 80°F) before adding your chocolate chips. This prevents the chips from melting prematurely and helps them hold their shape during baking. 3. Don't Overmix! For tender, chewy cookies, resist the urge to overmix at any stage, especially after adding the dry ingredients. Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour too much, leading to tough cookies. Mix just until combined, and no streaks of flour remain. 4. Perfect Scooping and Baking: To get those uniformly sized, bakery-style cookies, use an ice cream scoop for portioning the dough onto your parchment-lined baking sheets. If your dough is a bit stiff, gently flatten the scoops with the heel of your hand before baking. This helps them spread evenly and achieve that classic flat cookie shape. The baking time (12-14 minutes) is crucial – you want the edges to be firm to the touch but the centers still soft. This ensures a wonderfully chewy and slightly gooey interior, hallmark of a great chocolate chip cookie. It might take a couple of batches to find the sweet spot for your oven, but it's worth it! 5. Get Creative with Inclusions: While classic chocolate chips are amazing, the recipe mentions you can add other inclusions! I sometimes like to throw in white chocolate chips or even chopped nuts for a different twist. Just remember to keep the total amount of additions similar to the original recipe so you don't overwhelm the dough. Making these copycat Subway double chocolate chip cookies is a super rewarding experience. They’re surprisingly easy to master, even if you're a medium-skill pastry chef student or just love baking at home. Get ready for compliments, because these cookies are always a huge hit!
