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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
More easy cookie recipes!
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- Thick Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
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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!
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
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds. Butter should be completely melted but shouldn't be hot.
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In a large bowl, mix butter with the sugars until well-combined.
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Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated.
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Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Please read the recipe note about properly measuring flour.
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Mix dough until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.
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Stir in chocolate chips.
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Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place on baking sheet.
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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
- Be sure to fluff and then scoop and sweep to measure the flour. Too much flour will result in a dry or crumbly cookie.
- 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.
- Nutrition facts are estimates.
Adapted from Pinch of Yum.
Lori Mitton says
Do you think this dough would work spread in a pan? If so, what size? (I’m looking for something to make in bar form.) Thanks!
Kate says
I haven’t tried making these as bar cookies. I have a chocolate chip bar cookie recipe if you’d be interested in that instead.
Debra says
Thanks for a quick and yummy recipe. I used Christmas chips (red/green and white) and they showed nicely, can’t wait to make again with chocolate ones.
Kate says
Yay! How festive! =) I’m glad that you liked the cookies. Thank you for commenting!
B Larrison says
I was born in Georgia and raised in Texas so as a southern girl I added pecans to mine also I used margarine instead of butter
Kate says
I love pecans in my cookies, too! Thank you, and thank you for the note about using margarine! I’ve only used butter in the recipe, and it’s really helpful to hear the things that have worked for other people. =)
Kate says
Love this recipe💞
Kate says
Thank you so much! =)
Kate says
Hi I love these cookies great recipe!!
Kate says
Thank you! I’m glad that you liked the cookies! =) Thank you for coming back to comment!
Mandy says
Could I substitute granulated sugar to golden sugar?
Kate says
I haven’t tried golden sugar in this recipe, so I’m not sure how it will work. Good luck! =)
Mikela says
They turned out amazing! My whole family liked them, even my grandparents grabbed some and they usually don’t like cookies because they can’t chew properly but with these beauties it just didn’t matter to them. I will definitely be making these again and probably very soon. Thank you!
Kate says
Thank you so much! I’m glad that they were a hit with the whole family. =) Thank you for coming back to comment!
LaToyia says
4th time baking these and it get better each time. Thank you 😁
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that you like the cookies. =) Thank you for coming back to comment!
Melissa Ann says
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I’ve made it more times than I’d care to admit :) I’ve had great success with switching out the chocolate chips for other types of chips and candies.
Kate says
Good! I’m so glad to hear that!! I love that you’ve found a way to make the recipe your own by switching out the add-ins. =) Thank you for coming back to comment!
Gail Cushman says
Im about to make these cookies I’ll let yall know how they turn out.
I’m kinda nervous about the flour hopefully i wont make tge same mistake other’s have.
Thats way you alway read all the instructions befor starting something especially when the instructions are short and easy to follow like this recipe is .wish me luck
Kate says
Hi! Yes! It’s always a good idea to read the recipe through before beginning. =) I also have step-by-step photos and a video above the recipe. I hope the cookies turn out well for you! If you have any questions or issues, please let me know, and I’m happy to help you out. Good luck!
Sara Dunnigan says
I wish the comment about the flour scooping was noted earlier. I followed the recipe exactly but didn’t do the flour directions and they came out insanely dry crumbly and weird. I’ll try the flour thing next time. Suggestion – maybe move that recommendation right at the instructions!!!
Kate says
Hey! I’m sorry that you missed the notes. The notes about the scooping are just to explain the proper way to measure flour for baking. I’ve found, however, that if I make the instructions too long and wordy, then people miss things in them. So, I’ve tried to break everything down and make it all as clear as possible.
Linda says
Always read the recipe before beginning! If you didn’t read the recipe, that’s your fault. The cookies are delicious.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked the cookies. =) Yes, reading the recipe through is very important. Thank you for commenting!
Julie Ann Cristine Reyes says
This recipe is awesome! I tried others but did not came out like this. It was perfect I say! My kids said I got it right this time. I have to keep this recipe! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Kate says
Yay!! I’m so glad that the cookies came out well for you. =) Thank you for coming back to comment!!
Judy Kowalkowski says
The best chocolate chip cookies ever, I’ve made chocolate chip cookies before, but never this great, grandkids gave me thumbs up.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m glad that the cookies came out well for you and that you got the thumbs up. =) Thank you for coming back to comment!
SS says
The easiest and tastiest cookie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Husband and children approved :) Thanks for the recipe. 5 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kate says
Thank you so much! I’m glad that your family enjoyed the cookies! =) Thank you for coming back to comment!
Larissa says
I added to much flour because mine didn’t unball all the way. But they still tasted good. I am awful at making chocolate chip cookies, they always taste good but never form the actual cookie my husband loves most. Gotta get this recipe down! 🤣😍 delicious and easy.
Kate says
I’m glad you know what went wrong! If you spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level, it will make it so much easier! =) Hope that helps! And if you have any other questions, please let me know!
Kimberly K Foster says
Best cookies ever , first attempt at making chocolate chip cookies they were perfect. Thank you
Kate says
Thank you! Congrats on making your first chocolate chip cookies! I’m glad that you liked them, and thank you for coming back to comment. =)