Double Chocolate Chip Biscuits

Double Chocolate Chip Biscuits are easy homemade chocolate buttermilk biscuits made from scratch with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, then served with a delicious homemade Strawberry Butter. These soft, fluffy, sweet Southern-style biscuits are perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, Valentine’s Day, or anytime you’re craving a little extra chocolate!

Chocolate for breakfast? YES, PLEASE! These Double Chocolate Chip Biscuits are loaded with chocolate flavor, packed with little chocolate chips, and absolutely delicious served warm with homemade Strawberry Butter. And they’re heart-shaped! How cute are these for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a special breakfast in bed, or a fun weekend brunch?

Of course, you don’t need a holiday to make homemade chocolate biscuits. I mean, is there ever really a bad time for chocolate? Didn’t think so!

This easy Double Chocolate Chip Biscuits recipe starts with a simple Southern-style buttermilk biscuit dough. But instead of making traditional savory biscuits, we’re adding unsweetened cocoa powder, a little sugar, and plenty of miniature chocolate chips. The result is a tender, chocolatey biscuit that’s lightly sweet, a little crumbly, and perfect with butter, fruit, or your favorite sweet spread.

And don’t forget the homemade Strawberry Butter! The combination of chocolate and strawberries is AMAZING. It’s a little like chocolate-covered strawberries, but in biscuit form. You only need a few simple ingredients to make the Strawberry Butter, including fresh strawberries, softened butter, sugar, and vanilla. SO good!

I made these biscuits in cute heart shapes, but you can use a regular round biscuit cutter or just about any shape you like. Make them for a holiday, birthday breakfast, afternoon tea, or even dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

If you love chocolate chip recipes, easy homemade biscuits, and fun breakfast treats, this one is definitely worth trying. And if you’re not in the mood for chocolate, you can always try my other biscuit recipes including these Fluffy Buttermilk Chive Biscuits, Garlic Cheddar Biscuits, or Gluten-Free Cheddar Bay Biscuits. But today, we’re going with CHOCOLATE!

What I Love About This Recipe

• Double the chocolate makes everything better. These biscuits get their rich chocolate flavor from unsweetened cocoa powder and miniature chocolate chips. You get chocolate throughout the dough plus little pockets of melted chocolate in every bite. They’re delicious without being overly sweet, which makes them perfect for breakfast AND dessert.
• They’re easy to make from scratch. You don’t need yeast, complicated ingredients, or hours of rising time for these homemade chocolate biscuits. Just mix the dry ingredients, cut in the shortening, add buttermilk and chocolate chips, and cut out the dough. The biscuits bake in about 15-20 minutes, so they’re a fun homemade treat without a ton of work.
• The homemade Strawberry Butter is SO good. Chocolate and strawberries are one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this easy strawberry butter takes these biscuits to another level. It’s sweet, creamy, fruity, and delicious on a warm chocolate biscuit. You can even make the butter ahead of time so it’s ready when the biscuits come out of the oven.
• They’re perfect for special occasions. Heart-shaped chocolate biscuits are adorable for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, anniversaries, and special breakfasts. But you can use a regular biscuit cutter and enjoy them any time of year. They’re also fun for brunch parties, afternoon tea, and dessert trays.
• There are lots of delicious variations. Try dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, chopped almonds, coconut, or a little orange zest for a different flavor. You can also serve these sweet biscuits with peanut butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, cream cheese, or fresh berries. Once you have the basic chocolate biscuit recipe down, there are so many ways to enjoy it!

Equipment You May Need

• Large Mixing Bowl – For combining the dry ingredients and mixing the biscuit dough.
• Whisk – Helps evenly distribute the cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Pastry Cutter – Makes it easy to cut the cold shortening or butter into the dry ingredients. A fork or two knives also work.
• Measuring Cups and Spoons – For accurately measuring the dry and wet ingredients.
• Baking Sheet – A large baking sheet gives the biscuits room to bake evenly.
• Silicone Baking Mat – Great for rolling out the dough and lining the baking sheet. Parchment paper also works for lining the pan.
• Rolling Pin – Helpful for gently rolling the biscuit dough to an even thickness, although you can also pat it out with your hands.
• Heart-Shaped Biscuit Cutter – Perfect for making cute Valentine’s Day chocolate biscuits. A regular round biscuit cutter works too.
• Pastry Brush – For brushing the biscuit tops with a little buttermilk before baking.
• Small Mixing Bowl – For making the homemade Strawberry Butter.
• Fork or Spoon – Helps mash the strawberries into the softened butter.
• Strawberry Huller – Optional, but handy for removing strawberry stems before chopping.
• Food Processor – Optional, if you prefer a smoother Strawberry Butter instead of a chunky version.
• Wire Cooling Rack – Helpful for cooling the biscuits after baking.

You don’t need every gadget on this list. A bowl, baking sheet, fork, and biscuit cutter will get you pretty far!

(Full printable recipe card is at bottom of post.)

Double Chocolate Chip Biscuits Ingredients

These easy homemade chocolate biscuits use simple pantry and refrigerator ingredients.

Chocolate Biscuits

• All-Purpose Flour – The base of the biscuit dough. I used regular all-purpose flour for this recipe. I haven’t tested self-rising flour, and you’d need to adjust the baking powder, baking soda, and possibly the salt if you try it.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Gives these biscuits their rich chocolate flavor and color. Use a good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder, not sweetened hot chocolate mix. You could also experiment with unsweetened dark cocoa powder for an even deeper chocolate flavor.
• Granulated Sugar – Adds a little sweetness without making the biscuits taste like cookies. You’ll also need a little extra sugar to sprinkle over the tops before baking.
• Baking Powder – Helps the chocolate biscuits rise and gives them a lighter texture. Make sure your baking powder is fresh for the best results.
• Baking Soda – Works with the acidity in the buttermilk to help the biscuits rise. This is especially important for getting a tender, fluffy biscuit instead of a dense one.
• Salt – Just a little salt helps balance the sweetness and bring out the chocolate flavor.
• Shortening – Cold, cubed shortening helps create a tender biscuit texture. You can also use cold, cubed unsalted butter. The important thing is to keep the fat cold and avoid overworking it into the flour.
• Buttermilk – Gives the biscuits moisture, tenderness, and a little tangy flavor. I used store-bought buttermilk, but you could try a homemade sour milk substitute if needed. You’ll also need a little extra buttermilk for brushing the tops.
• Miniature Chocolate Chips – Add delicious little pockets of chocolate throughout the biscuits. Mini chocolate chips distribute especially well in biscuit dough, but you can use regular chocolate chips or chopped chocolate too. Semisweet, bittersweet, or dark chocolate are all delicious choices.

How to Make the Chocolate Biscuits

These homemade Double Chocolate Chip Biscuits are easy to make from scratch in just five steps. The secret to soft, tender chocolate biscuits is keeping the shortening or butter cold and handling the dough gently. Don’t overmix!

Step One: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Get your biscuit cutter ready, along with a lightly floured work surface or silicone mat for rolling out the dough.

Step Two: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Make sure everything is well combined so the cocoa powder and leavening ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the biscuit dough.

Step Three: Add the Shortening, Buttermilk, and Chocolate Chips
Using a pastry cutter, fork, or two knives, cut the cold shortening into the dry ingredients until you have small pieces throughout the mixture. Add the buttermilk and mix gently to form the dough. Fold in the miniature chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix. You want the dough to come together without becoming tough.

Step Four: Roll and Cut the Biscuits
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface or silicone mat. Gently roll or pat it out until it’s about 1 inch thick. Use a heart-shaped biscuit cutter about 2 1/2 inches wide to cut out the biscuits, or use any size or shape you prefer. Gather and gently reroll the scraps, cutting more biscuits until you’ve used all the dough.

Step Five: Brush, Sprinkle, and Bake
Place the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with a little buttermilk and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Since these biscuits are dark from the cocoa powder, pay attention to the edges and texture rather than relying only on color. Serve warm with the homemade Strawberry Butter!

Homemade Strawberry Butter Ingredients

Don’t skip the Strawberry Butter if you can help it! It’s an easy, sweet fruit butter that tastes SO good with these warm chocolate biscuits.

• Unsalted Butter – Use butter softened to room temperature so it’s easy to mix with the other ingredients. You can use salted butter if you prefer, but you may want to adjust the additional salt.
• Granulated Sugar – Adds sweetness to the Strawberry Butter. You could experiment with powdered sugar or your favorite sweetener, although you may need to adjust the amount.
• Vanilla – Adds a little extra flavor to the butter and complements the fresh strawberries. You could also experiment with almond extract or a little orange zest.
• Salt – A small amount helps balance the sweet strawberries and sugar.
• Fresh Strawberries – Finely chopped fresh strawberries give the butter its delicious fruit flavor. Fresh berries are my favorite, but you could try thawed, well-drained unsweetened frozen strawberries.

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Butter

This easy homemade Strawberry Butter is the perfect finishing touch for these chocolate biscuits! It only takes one simple step, and you can even make it ahead of time. Chocolate and strawberries are always a delicious combination!

Step One: Mix the Strawberry Butter
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in the finely chopped strawberries and use the back of a fork or spoon to mash them slightly into the butter. Serve with the warm Double Chocolate Chip Biscuits.

(Full printable recipe card with full details is at bottom of post.)

Serving Suggestions

These Double Chocolate Chip Biscuits are delicious warm from the oven or at room temperature. I especially love them with the homemade Strawberry Butter, but there are LOTS of other tasty ways to serve them.

• Homemade Strawberry Butter: My favorite! Spread a little sweet strawberry butter over a warm chocolate biscuit and let it soften into all those little nooks and crannies.
• Fresh Strawberries: Serve with sliced fresh strawberries for a simple chocolate-and-strawberry breakfast or dessert.
• Chocolate Hazelnut Spread: Try my Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread for an extra chocolatey treat.
• Peanut Butter: Spread with creamy peanut butter or drizzle with Homemade Peanut Butter Sauce.
• Walnut Butter: My Homemade Cinnamon Vanilla Roasted Walnut Butter would be delicious with the chocolate biscuits.
• Cream Cheese: Serve with plain or lightly sweetened cream cheese and fresh berries.
• Whipped Cream: Split a biscuit and fill it with whipped cream and strawberries for a chocolate strawberry shortcake-inspired dessert.
• Ice Cream: Warm a biscuit and serve it with vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream for an easy dessert.
• Chocolate Gravy: For a fun twist on biscuits and gravy, serve with warm chocolate gravy.
• Breakfast or Brunch: Pair with eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit salad, and your favorite breakfast recipes.
• Afternoon Tea: Make smaller chocolate biscuits and serve them with Strawberry Butter, fresh fruit, and tea.
• Valentine’s Day: Use a heart-shaped cutter and serve with strawberries for a cute homemade Valentine’s Day breakfast.
• Mother’s Day: Add these sweet biscuits to a special brunch spread with coffee, fresh fruit, and other breakfast favorites.
• Chocolate Biscuit Sundaes: Cube leftover biscuits, lightly toast the pieces, and use them as chocolate croutons over ice cream.
• Chocolate Biscuit Bread Pudding: Try using leftover biscuits in a chocolate-inspired bread pudding instead of regular bread.

Quick Tips for Best Results

• Use good-quality cocoa powder. Chocolate is the star of this recipe, so choose an unsweetened cocoa powder you enjoy.
• Use miniature chocolate chips. They distribute more evenly throughout the biscuit dough than larger chips.
• Try dark chocolate. Dark chocolate chips or chopped bittersweet chocolate are delicious if you prefer a richer flavor.
• Keep the shortening cold. Cold shortening or butter helps give the biscuits a tender texture.
• Don’t overwork the dough. Mix and roll gently so the biscuits stay soft instead of tough.
• Measure the flour carefully. Too much flour can make the biscuits dry and dense.
• Use fresh baking powder and baking soda. Both help the biscuits rise.
• Use buttermilk. It adds moisture, tenderness, and a slight tang that balances the chocolate.
• Roll the dough about 1 inch thick. This helps create a nice biscuit thickness.
• Cut straight down. Avoid twisting the biscuit cutter excessively, which can press the edges together.
• Reroll gently. Gather the scraps without repeatedly kneading the dough.
• Brush with buttermilk. A little buttermilk on top helps the sugar stick before baking.
• Sprinkle with sugar. The extra granulated sugar adds a lightly sweet finish.
• Watch the baking time. The dark chocolate color makes browning harder to judge.
• Serve warm. I think these biscuits are best the same day they’re made, especially warm from the oven.
• Soften the Strawberry Butter. Room-temperature butter is much easier to mix with the chopped strawberries.
• Chop the strawberries finely. Smaller pieces are easier to mix and spread.
• Drain frozen berries well. Extra liquid can make the Strawberry Butter watery.
• Make the Strawberry Butter ahead. Store it covered in the refrigerator and let it soften a little before serving.
• Try a smoother butter. Use a food processor if you don’t want chunks of strawberries.
• Try strawberry jam. A little strawberry jam mixed into softened butter is another easy variation.
• Experiment with flavors. Orange zest, almond extract, coconut, and white chocolate are fun options.
• Store the butter separately. Keep leftover biscuits and Strawberry Butter in separate containers for the best texture.

Chocolate Biscuits & Strawberry Butter FAQ

How should I store the Chocolate Biscuits and Strawberry Butter?
Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. You can also refrigerate or freeze them for longer storage. Keep the homemade Strawberry Butter covered in the refrigerator because it contains fresh strawberries. Store the butter separately from the biscuits so the biscuits don’t become soggy.

Can I freeze the Chocolate Biscuits and Strawberry Butter?
Yes! You can freeze both. Wrap the cooled biscuits well and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze the Strawberry Butter in a separate airtight freezer-safe container. Thaw the biscuits and butter as needed, and stir the butter if it separates slightly after thawing.

How long will the biscuits and butter last?
The biscuits should last a few days at room temperature when stored properly, or a little longer in the refrigerator. They can last a few months in the freezer if well wrapped. The homemade Strawberry Butter should keep for at least a few days in the refrigerator or a few months in the freezer. Because it contains fresh fruit, I recommend using it promptly and discarding it if you notice any signs of spoilage.

Substitutions?
You can substitute cold unsalted butter for the shortening in the biscuit dough. Regular chocolate chips or chopped chocolate can replace the miniature chocolate chips. You can also experiment with dark chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, or white chocolate. For the Strawberry Butter, try raspberries instead of strawberries or use a little strawberry jam for a smoother spread. Orange zest or almond extract would also be delicious flavor variations.

Can I use low-fat ingredients?
I don’t recommend low-fat substitutions for the biscuit dough because the fat helps create the tender biscuit texture. For the Strawberry Butter, you could experiment with a lower-fat butter alternative or margarine, although the flavor and consistency may change. I recommend making the original recipe first for the best results.

What else can I add to this recipe?
You could try chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans, shredded coconut, orange zest, or different types of chocolate chips. A little cinnamon would also be delicious. For serving, try peanut butter, cream cheese, chocolate hazelnut spread, whipped cream, or fresh berries. Just avoid adding too many mix-ins to the dough, which can affect the biscuit texture.

Can I make these biscuits ahead of time?
Yes, although I think they’re best freshly baked. You can make the biscuits ahead, store them properly, and reheat them before serving. The Strawberry Butter is especially convenient to make ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and let it soften slightly before spreading.

Why are my biscuits dry or tough?
The dough may have been overmixed, rolled too many times, or baked too long. Too much flour can also make the biscuits dry. Mix the ingredients just until combined, handle the dough gently, and check the biscuits toward the earlier end of the baking time.

Can I make this vegan/vegetarian/low carb/gluten-free?
Here are some suggestions, but I can’t guarantee results. Be sure as always to check particular brands and ingredients if you’re following a specific diet or have diet restrictions or allergies.

Vegan – This biscuit recipe would be tough to make vegan. I would suggest following a vegan biscuit recipe instead.

Vegetarian – It’s vegetarian. Be sure to check individual brands/products just to be sure though.

Low-Carb – You can try a sugar substitute for the sugar but this is not a low-carb recipe.

Gluten-Free – You can try a gluten-free baking flour that has a 1:1 substitute ratio.

How to Keep Biscuits Warm:

As I said above, I served these homemade biscuits warm with the strawberry butter. So I suggest baking the biscuits right before serving for best results. That’s when they’re still warm and fresh.

If you’re looking for some tips though on how to keep biscuits warm as long as you can or how to make them warm again, I have a few suggestions.

Tip One: To keep the biscuits warm for a while, you can turn the oven off and keep the biscuits in the oven. Just be careful you don’t keep the biscuits in the oven too long, or they will overbake and start drying out. You can leave the oven door open a bit so the oven isn’t too hot.

Tip Two: I like to wrap biscuits and bread in a clean kitchen towel or cloth and place in a basket until ready to serve. This is my personal preference for keeping biscuits warm for short periods of time. Instead of a kitchen towel or cloth, you could also wrap the biscuits in aluminum foil to help keep the heat inside.

Tip Three: You can also warm the kitchen towel or cloth (dryer, iron, or whatever…) before placing the biscuits inside. I have also heard of people placing rice in a cloth drawstring bag, microwaving the bag with rice, then removing the rice and keeping the biscuits inside.

Tip Four: You could also reheat the biscuits completely by warming them up in the oven (like 200 degrees F) for a few minutes.

Other Recipes You May Enjoy

• Chocolate Cannoli Dip – A delicious chocolate twist on the classic Italian dessert.
• Chocolate Dump Cake – An easy chocolate dessert for serious chocolate lovers.
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake – A rich chocolate and peanut butter dessert.

Hope you enjoy these Double Chocolate Chip Biscuits!

For another quick and easy Valentine’s Day recipe, check out these Easy Chocolate Pops!