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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- Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Thick Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Easiest chocolate chip cookie recipe video!
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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 above 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.
Nutrition facts per serving (1cookie)
Adapted from Pinch of Yum.
Oriana says
Perfect when you are in a hurry and need someting sweet and delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
Kate says
Thank you! I’m so glad that you liked the cookies! Thank you for commenting! =)
Gail Joanne Swiderski says
10 o’clock at night and husband wanted something sweet. I found this recipe, had all the ingredients, and within minutes had mouth watering homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies. They were AWESOME!
Kate says
Thank you so much! I’m so glad that you liked the cookies! Thank you for taking the time to comment! =)
Jessica says
I just made these this past weekend because my husband and I were taking the toddler, my brother and sister-in-law on a short road trip to a drive thru zoo.
Everyone loved it! I was easy to throw together and bake (I made them in the morning before we left). I typically cannot bake cookies, they never turn out but I am SO happy to say that these are now my go to and already thinking about making another batch for this weekend.
Thank you for sharing this easy delicious recipe! It makes a nice quick treat for on the go! :)
Kate says
Yay!! I’m so glad that the cookeis were a hit! Thank you for taking the time to comment! =)
Momofsix says
Could I replace the granulated sugar with honey? If so how much would you suggest?
Kate says
Hi! You probably could, but subbing honey for the granulated sugar is going to require other changes to the recipe, too. Without having tested it, I can’t tell you everything that you would need to do.