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Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is a simple chocolate chip cookie recipe that makes super soft chocolate, super yummy chip cookies – no mixer necessary, no chilling needed.

Easiest chocolate chip cookies on a tan silicone baking mat

Published 8/16/16. Updated with new photos and tips 10/3/18.

I’ve made a lot of chocolate chip cookies. A lot a lot. Probably more cookies than I should say.

Sometimes, I break out my mixer and make a recipe like my brownie cookie recipe that needs time to chill.

Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Other times, I want cookies five minutes ago. When those cookie cravings hit, I need a simple, easy, go-to cookie that I can whip up in just a few minutes.

This Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is just such a recipe.

Melted butter and sugar for easiest chocolate chip cookiesChocolate chip cookie dough in a mixing bowl

What makes this the simplest chocolate chip cookie recipe?

It uses basic pantry staple ingredients. Also, it is so fast and so easy – no mixer needed, no chilling required – that the cookies can be mixed up and baked in less than twenty minutes.

Can I use an electric mixer?

Sure! You can use one if you would prefer.

Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Tools used to make Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe:

Cookie Scoop: This is the cookie scoop I have. I use it so much that I bought a second one. It’s great for scooping cookies, mini muffins, and even meatballs.

Silicone Spatula: A great all-purpose spatula is a must-have. I have two of these spatulas, and I use them for mixing, scraping, and stirring. Mine have held up well, and I like that they’re heat-resistant.

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Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Easiest chocolate chip cookie recipe - no mixer, no chilling necessary. Also, check out the video just about the recipe!

Author: i heart eating
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate chip, cookie
Servings: 24
Easiest chocolate chip cookies on a tan silicone baking mat
4.93 from 138 votes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) butter
  • 1/2 cup (99 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (54 g) brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 3/4 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour¹
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds. Butter should be completely melted but shouldn't be hot.
  3. In a large bowl, mix butter with the sugars until well-combined.
  4. Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated.
  5. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Please read the recipe note about properly measuring flour. 

  6. Mix dough until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.

  7. Stir in chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place on baking sheet.

  9. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. They will be puffy and still look a little underbaked in the middle.²

Recipe Notes

  1. Be sure to fluff and then scoop and sweep to measure the flour. Too much flour will result in a dry or crumbly cookie.
  2. Don't over-bake the cookies, or you won't end up with soft cookies. Several people have said that they've needed to bake the cookies for longer. Since oven temps can vary, I suggest starting with the listed baking time and increasing the time as needed.
  3. Nutrition facts are estimates.

 

Nutrition facts per serving (1cookie)

Calories: 138kcal
Fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 17mg
Sodium: 109mg
Potassium: 57mg
Carbohydrates: 17g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin A: 2.6%
Calcium: 1%
Iron: 5.3%

Adapted from Pinch of Yum.

 

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  1. Kandi says

    February 16, 2019 at 4:21 pm


    Thank u so much my and my daughter who is 11 has made these 3 times now and it is a big hit in our home and her school. Its easy for her to make and take to friends and class.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      February 16, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      Yay!!! I’m so glad that the cookies are easy for her to make! I love to hear things like this! Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment.

      Reply
  2. Bridget Bell says

    February 15, 2019 at 9:09 pm


    Best cookies! I’ve made them twice and both turned out great, and so easy!!

    The second time, I replaced 3/4 cup of flour with equal cocoa powder to make double chocolate chip. DELICIOUS

    Reply
    • Kate says

      February 16, 2019 at 9:17 am

      Thank you! I’m so glad that you liked them! And thanks for your note about making a chocolate version. =)

      Reply
  3. Nancy Serrato says

    February 13, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    Perfect recipe for a delicious fast & easy cookie!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      February 14, 2019 at 8:49 am

      Thank you so much! =)

      Reply
  4. Steph says

    February 10, 2019 at 8:38 pm


    This is my go to cookie recipe. Best and easiest cookie recipe I’ve made!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      February 10, 2019 at 8:42 pm

      Thanks! I’m glad you liked the cookies! Thanks for commenting. =)

      Reply
  5. Gabby says

    February 10, 2019 at 6:54 pm

    This is my second time using this cookie recipes and the second time in which my cookies don’t expand in the oven…they just stay balls. I’m following the recipe EXACTLY and am an avid baker so I’m not sure what’s happening!! Wah. So sad.

    Reply
    • Kate says

      February 10, 2019 at 8:36 pm

      I’m sorry to hear that! There are two reasons that could happen. 1) Too much flour in the dough or 2) the butter is getting cooked beyond just melting. I’m happy to help you troublshoot if you have any questions!

      Reply
  6. Court says

    February 10, 2019 at 2:33 pm


    OMG…easy and delicious.. I added extra brown sugar about 1/4 of a cup ..came out perfect

    Reply
    • Kate says

      February 10, 2019 at 8:30 pm

      I’m so glad that you liked the cookies! =) Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
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