These are the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies made with melted butter and extra brown sugar for the perfect soft texture. No mixer or chilling is needed—just thick, ultra-soft cookies! This easy recipe can be made in 30 minutes!
There are thousands of chocolate chip cookie recipes, and this one is my absolute favourite. To show just how easy they are to make, I must mention that my 10-year-old daughter made them without trouble! Of course, I supervised her since she needed to melt the butter and handle the baking. The joy in her eyes says it all—these cookies are truly loved! And just a heads-up: they disappear FAST.
We love these treats, too! Our dessert collection features Tiramisu Birthday Cake, with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone; Pistachio Babka Buns, soft and swirled with chocolate and nutty pistachio; Easy Flourless Yogurt Cake, moist and tangy; and my Chocolate Mini Tarts, rich and decadent. Check out our collection for even more sweet delights!
💗Why This Recipe Works
Why you’ll love these Chocolate Chip Cookies: They’re made with simple ingredients and take just 30 minutes to make. No mixer or chilling is needed! Just like my Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe (Pistachio, Tahini & Kataifi Crunch)
🥧 Ingredients
*See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, kosher salt. These create the structure and help the cookies rise.
- Wet ingredients: unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, large egg. These ingredients add moisture and sweetness to the cookies.
- Melted butter creates the chewiest cookies, but it can also lead to greasiness. To balance this, I've included enough flour. Plus, using melted butter means you won't need a mixer for these cookies!
- Brown sugar, with its added moisture, guarantees a softer, chewier cookie. However, white granulated sugar is still essential; its dryness aids in spreading, ensuring a desirable cookie texture.
- Chocolate: Semisweet chocolate chips will add a rich chocolate taste and a gooey texture.
- Finishing touch: Flaky sea salt enhances the overall taste by balancing the sweetness.
📋 Variations
Chocolate: Use milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, or a mix of any. Chips or chunks or a combination of both will work beautifully.
Chocolate chipless cookies: Want to try something different? Make chocolate chipless cookies! Just leave out the chocolate chips and add fun mix-ins like dried fruit, nuts, or coconut flakes. You can even add a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg. These cookies are a lighter choice but are still full of flavour!
👩🍳 How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies
Making choc chip biscuits is quick, easy, and requires simple ingredients. We'll guide you step-by-step, from mixing the wet and dry ingredients to moulding the dough into perfect cookie balls. Your kitchen will smell amazing!
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper—this will make cleanup a breeze!
Step 1: Next, grab a medium bowl and whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2: In a larger bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until everything is nice and smooth. It’s super satisfying to see it come together!
Step 3: Now, mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Just add them gradually and stir until everything is combined. Next, gently fold in the chocolate chips to get that delicious chocolatey goodness throughout the dough.
Step 4: Scoop the dough and roll it into small balls. Place them on your prepared baking sheet, making sure to leave some space between each cookie so they can spread a bit while baking.
Step 5: Now, pop them in the oven for about 10-12 minutes. You want the edges to turn a lovely golden brown while keeping the centre nice and soft.
Step 6: Once they’re done, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Finally, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy every bite!
🧺 Storage
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay fresh for about 3 to 5 days. If you want them to last longer, you can refrigerate the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Just remember that the texture might change slightly.
❓FAQs
Three key factors can affect the texture of your cookies:
1) Melting the butter.
2) Using enough flour.
3) Avoid overbaking.
If your dough feels too wet and sticks to your hands, it likely needs more flour. Try adding a few tablespoons at a time until you achieve the right consistency.
Yes, you can substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version. For best results, make sure to measure your ingredients accurately.
Ensure your butter is melted but not too hot, and check that you’re using the correct flour measurement. You can also try chilling the dough for a bit before baking.
For accurate measurements, use a digital kitchen scale. Simply place your bowl on the scale, reset it to zero, and add your ingredients until you reach the desired weight. This ensures precision, especially for flour.
While I love cookies fresh from the oven, I always keep pre-scooped balls of chocolate chip cookie dough in a resealable bag in my freezer. This way, I can bake them anytime and enjoy warm cookies in just minutes whenever the craving hits!
To bake, you can either let the dough completely defrost overnight in the fridge or for a couple of hours at room temperature, then bake as the recipe instructs!
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour 170g
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 112g
- ½ cup light brown sugar 70g
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar 50g
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips + more for topping 250g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, a pinch of salt
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the melted butter, light brown sugar, white granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, ½ cup light brown sugar, ⅓ cup white granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg
- Incorporate the dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough.1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips + more for topping
- Shape the cookies: Scoop the dough and roll it into small balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the center is still soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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Notes
- You can bake the dough right away, which saves time.
- Once you add the dry ingredients, mix just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
- This helps the dough come together more smoothly and evenly.
- Make sure the melted butter has cooled slightly before mixing to prevent scrambling the egg.
- Cookies should be slightly underbaked in the centre when you take them out to keep them soft and chewy.
- Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of the dough balls before baking for that bakery-style look.
Elizabeth says
I love chewy cookies! This recipe was so easy to follow and the cookies tasted amazing. My toddler loved making them with me (and eating them)!
Greta says
The easiest cookies I ever made. Delicious and just perfect. thanks
Leslie says
These chocolate chip cookies have the perfect texture..chewy but a tad crispy. So delicious!
Lora says
Wonderful chocolate chip cookies! I am baking another batch this weekend!
Liz says
These were delicious! I really liked the flavor---the extra brown sugar pushed these over the top.
Paula says
Incredible chocolate chip cookie recipe! Much better than the one on the bag. This was so easy and tasted great!
Cristina says
You can never go wrong with classic chocolate chip cookies! These look soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate—just how I like them. Definitely a go-to recipe!
Swathi says
I agree with you this is best chocolate chip cookie, I have tried it, my kids approved it.
Dee says
Boy, you weren't lying when you said these were the best! Soft and chewy and yummy too!
Nora says
These chocolate chip cookies turned out perfectly! Soft and full of chocolate! Simply divine!
Nicole Kendrick says
These are some of the best cookies I've ever made. I love how soft and chewy they are!
Liz says
My husband LOVES chocolate chip cookies and these were a huge hit. The extra brown sugar gives a wonderful caramel undertone!!!