Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies - OwlbBaking.com Cookie Recipes (2024)

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This is a quick and easy recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies that makes delicious, chewy cookies with crisp edges. This recipe starts with melted butter, doesn't require chilling, is made in one bowl and you don't even need to use a mixer. Told you it was easy! You'll have warm, amazing cookies in no time.

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies - OwlbBaking.com Cookie Recipes (1)I know you've seen every chocolate chip cookie recipe out there, but I'm confident I have something spectacular here for you.

Nothing fancy, no fuss, perfectly elevated yet simple. I set out to make a cookie that hits everything on the wish list; a firm yet chewy texture, balanced flavor and quick to make (in one bowl no less)! For my recipe, you don't need to soften butter or chill the dough. Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies - OwlbBaking.com Cookie Recipes (2)

Let me take a step back first.

Does anyone else feel like chocolate chip cookies have become overly complicated? For a long time now, I've hesitated to post a chocolate chip cookie recipe. There's just too much controversy & variation...

Crispy? Cakey? Or do you like a cookie that's more chewy?

Milk chocolate, dark chocolate? Walnuts, no walnuts? OATMEAL? WHAT IS A CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SUPPOSED TO BE ANYWAY!?

And I'm going to further get myself into trouble by saying this, but the steps in some of these recipes...ugh! I'm real tired of having to chill the dough for a day (or up to 36 hours!) in advance for a chocolate chip cookie. I realize that we can do things like that to best develop flavor, but let's be realistic, ain't nobody got time for that.

Chances are, it's 8pm on a Tuesday and you've got a hankering for warm, chocolate chip cookies. 99.9% of the time I'm making cookies, I'm making them because I need them now.Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies - OwlbBaking.com Cookie Recipes (3)

An Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie that delivers

Here's the thing; I not only wanted an easy chocolate chip cookie recipe, I wanted to create my new standard cookie. This cookie needed to have slightly crispy edges, without crumbling all over the place and a dense chewy center. It had to be deep golden brown in color and have lots of chocolate. And I want it ready for eatin' today.

Isn't that how it's supposed to be!?

What makes a chocolate chip cookie chewy?

A chewy cookie is everything. There's a wide variety of chocolate chip cookie recipes out there, but many of them lack that dense, chew factor.

When creating this recipe, I removed most of the granulated sugar and replaced it with brown sugar. Brown sugar is what gives this cookie its chewiness, and as a bonus has more caramel, toffee notes.

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How to make easy chocolate chippers

There's not much to it! You don't even need a hand mixer for to mix up the dough!

This recipe starts off with melted butter, yummy brown sugar and all your standard cookie ingredients. Two teaspoons of vanilla lend extra flavor and pairs nicely with the richness from all that brown sugar.

Once your butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla are mixed thoroughly, add your flour, baking soda and salt into the bowl. Stir well but stop once everything is absorbed.Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies - OwlbBaking.com Cookie Recipes (5)

I also like to add a pinch of flaky sea salt to the tops of these cookies before sending them off into the oven. They are a bit on the sweeter side so that salt offsets the profile very nicely!

Let me know what you think! If you like Chocolate Chip Cookies, check out my recipe for Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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Looking for more chocolate chip cookie recipes? Try myChocolate Chip Cookies without Brown Sugar!

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This is a quick and easy recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies that makes delicious, chewy cookies with crisp edges. This recipe starts with melted butter, doesn't require chilling, is made in one bowl and you don't even need to use a mixer. Told you it was easy! You'll have warm, amazing cookies in no time.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 large cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 c butter (melted; you can use either salted or unsalted, if you're using salted you may want to omit ¼ tsp of the added salt later on)
  • 1 ½ c light brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • ½ c granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 c all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 c chocolate chips for the dough, + ½ c reserved (dark or semi-sweet work best)
  • Flaky sea salt to sprinkle on the top (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and sugars using a spoon or spatula. Mix thoroughly until all the sugar is incorporated, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the vanilla and eggs, mix well until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.
  4. Next, add the flour into the bowl (do not mix yet). On top of the flour, stir in the baking soda and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the butter/sugar mixture until all of the flour is absorbed. Do not over mix.
  5. Gently toss in the chocolate chips until well mixed.
  6. Scoop out cookie dough onto the lined tray using a 3 tablespoon size scoop. Leave plenty of room as these will spread a bit. I keep it to 6 cookies per tray.
  7. Flatten the tops slightly using the tips of your fingers. Top with some of the reserved chocolate chips & sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt if you desire.
  8. Bake for about 9-11 minutes. Cookies should be a medium-dark golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool on the tray.

Notes

Recipe by Owlbbaking.com

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Cookies

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FAQs

What is the secret to making the best cookies? ›

The key is to always use top-quality ingredients as they'll result in a better cookie; it really is that simple.
  1. Always use butter.
  2. Choose the right sugar.
  3. Choose the right flour.
  4. Check your flour is in date.
  5. Choose the right kind of chocolate.
  6. Cream the butter and sugar.
  7. Beat in the eggs.
  8. Fold in the flour.

Should you refrigerate cookie dough before baking? ›

Popping your dough in the fridge allows the fats to cool. As a result, the cookies will expand more slowly, holding onto their texture. If you skip the chilling step, you're more likely to wind up with flat, sad disks instead of lovely, chewy cookies. Cookies made from chilled dough are also much more flavorful.

What is the most successful cookie? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.

What makes cookies taste the best? ›

Butter is key for most cookies. Not only does it provide flavor, it's the main reason your cookies will spread. As the butter warms in the oven, the dough slackens and gradually spreads out over the baking sheet. It's important to mix your butter well to ensure it's evenly mixed throughout the dough.

What makes cookies taste better? ›

Add brown sugar

Adding it to the pre-made dough will give it more sweetness, a chewier texture, moisture and that homemade flavor you're craving. You can also melt butter with brown sugar and incorporate it into the dough for extra tender, chewier cookies.

What happens if you don't chill cookie dough before baking? ›

Sure, you can skip the chilling step and bake the dough right away, but doing so runs the risk of flat disks with dry edges and a brittle texture; a far cry for the plush, chewy cookies with fudge-like centers we all crave.

How long should you chill chocolate chip cookie dough before baking? ›

As a general rule of thumb, you should refrigerate cookie dough for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. More than that, and you won't see a noticeable difference in the final product. Once the dough has chilled, let it warm up at room temperature until it's just pliable (about 5 to 10 minutes).

Can you leave cookie dough out overnight? ›

Leaving the dough out at room temperature for an extended period of time can increase the risk of bacterial growth [1]. Changes in Texture: Leaving the dough out overnight and then refrigerating it can affect the texture of the cookies.

What is the #1 cookie in the world? ›

What is the best-selling cookie in the world? Oreo cookies. Since the brand's inception in 1912, more than 450 billion Oreo cookies have been sold around the world, and are now available in more than 100 countries.

What is the number 1 selling cookie in America? ›

As their popularity continues to grow, so too does the amount of distribution that comes with it. According to the Kraft Foods company, the Oreo is the "World's Best Selling Cookie".

What is the #1 cookie in the US? ›

Nearly 93% of all American households serve and enjoy cookies as treats or after meals. However, it's the chocolate chip cookie that's the most popular in the U.S. and around the world. How much do youknow about chocolate chip cookies?

What is the secret to keeping chocolate chip cookies soft? ›

Putting a slice of fresh white bread in the container with the cookies will help the cookies stay soft: fresh bread is moist, and that slice will give up its moisture for the greater good: keeping the cookies from drying out.

What can I add to box cookie mix to make it better? ›

Add extracts

A teaspoon or two of extracts will noticeably boost flavor when blended into your sugar cookie mix. Vanilla is the obvious choice. For a more intriguing flavor, add both vanilla and almond extracts. Rum, maple and anise are other delicious varieties to consider.

Is baking powder or baking soda better for chocolate chip cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

What is the most important thing in cookies? ›

Fat is a very important ingredient in cookies – it tenderizes, crisps and browns, adds color and a wonderful flavor that is impossible to duplicate. Butter, our fat of choice, ensures good baking results and adds the most desirable taste, texture and appearance.

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