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Can’t get enough of chocolate chip cookies? Whether you like them super chewy, a little bit cakey, or love variations like bar cookies or white chocolate cookies, these are the 18 best chocolate chip cookie recipes. There’s something for every cookie lover here!
Chocolate chip cookies are a serious business around here. We all have our favorite recipes, but that doesn’t mean we don’t take trying new ones very seriously.
After all, you’ve gotta try as many recipes as you can for science, right?
One thing I’ve learned is that everyone likes their chocolate chip cookies a little different. Some are all about the big, chewy cookies, while others are all about a soft and cakey texture.
And we can’t forget variations on the classic!
Luckily for you, I’ve got plenty of chocolate chip cookie recipes right here on MBA, perfect for satisfying any craving.
Making the best chocolate chip cookies
I’ve been baking cookies for long enough that I’ve picked up a few trips and tricks over the years. Here are some of my top tips for making the best cookies:
Measure correctly: Make sure you know how to measure flour correctly before you get started. This seemingly simple step can be the difference between the perfect cookies and cookies that are just okay.
Use good quality ingredients: You can use any vanilla and chocolate chips in your cookies. But if you want to take things to the next level, invest in some good vanilla extract and consider splurging on high-quality semisweet chocolate chips. (Ghirardelli are my favorite!)
Be patient: Don’t try to rush things when you cream butter and sugar together — this usually takes 3-5 minutes to do right. And if the recipe says to chill the dough in the fridge, do it! It can make a huge different in the flavor and texture of the cookies.
Use a cookie scoop: Use a cookie scoop to portion the cookie dough balls. This will make all of your cookies the same size so they bake more evenly.
Freeze the dough: Don’t be afraid to make extra dough and store it in the freezer for later! Check out my method for freezing cookie dough so I can grab as many cookies as I’d like, pop them onto a sheet pan, and have warm-from-the-oven cookies any time a craving strikes. (Note that you may need to add a couple minutes to the bake time when using frozen dough.)
Let’s get to baking! I’ve pulled together 18 of the best chocolate chip cookie recipes. From traditional to fun variations, you’ll find a little something for everyone here.
Still craving cookies? Check out all of my cookie recipes to find the perfect recipe for any and every occasion.
New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies
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This is my all-time favorite chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe. This makes big, dense, chewy chocolate chip cookies. These take some time to make with a long chill in the refrigerator, but I promise your patience will be rewarded! (Don't have the cake flour called for in the dry ingredients? Make a quick cake flour substitute!)
Turn your favorite cookie into a cake fit for any celebration! Decorate this giant, chewy cookie with your favorite frosting and sprinkles to make it ultra festive.
We're not just using melted butter — we're browning the butter for these cookies! The browned butter adds a nutty flavor that makes these cookies taste like they came from the bakery.
Bring some Disney magic right into your home kitchen with the famous chocolate chip cookie recipe made at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. These are soft yet chewy cookies that require zero chilling time.
If you love salty-sweet treats, you'll adore this recipe. These cookies are packed with caramel bits and chocolate chips and sprinkled with sea salt for that perfect finishing touch.
Not a fan of regular chocolate? Make these white chocolate macadamia nut cookies instead! They're perfectly chewy and packed with mild white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts.
Chewy chocolate chip cookie dough covers an entire graham cracker square and a marshmallow to create these giant s’mores cookies. These are the ultimate s’mores treat!
If you love toffee and Heath Bars, you have to try these big, chewy Heath bar cookies. They're the best mashup of your favorite cookies and the toffee-based candy bar.
Cowboy cookies are a hearty variation on an oatmeal chcooalte chip cookie. They're packed with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans — these BIG cookies are anything but ordinary!
This fruity twist on chocolate chip cookies is deliciously unexpected! Mix tart raspberries and sweet white chocolate chips into the chewy cookie dough.
Swap the usual chocolate chips for Reese's Pieces candies to make this recipe. The crunchy candies are the best contrast to the chewy cookie dough. Paired with the nutty peanut butter, these are incredible cookies!
A bag of mini Cadbury egg candies turns your favorite chocolate chip cookies into the perfect springtime treat! Pro tip: Grab a couple extra bags of the candies while they're available so you can make these thoughout the year.
Chocolate chips, caramel, toffee, and salty pretzels turn your traditional cookie into something extra special. These are the ultimate sweet and salty treat!
