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It’s official, this week was unintentionally summer comfort food week, and we’re ending with the best recipe ever…giant chocolate chip cookies.
Two things…
One: nothing will ever beat chocolate chip cookies…unless they are GIANT chocolate chip cookies.
Two: I’ve been in serious comfort food mode, which I find so odd considering the time of year, but sometimes life throws you a curve ball, and sometimes that means you just need to make all the comforting foods you can. You know?
In all honesty, the last week has been one of the harder ones. I have been keeping my face bright on the outside, but on the inside everything is all wacky. I’ve mentioned this before, but I have always struggled with anxiety, and with the death of my grandma + my general constant stress of work related stuff, I think it’s just been a lot…and is taking me back to my middle school days. I always find talking about it really helpful, so instead of sugar-coating things, I thought I’d just be real.
Everyone deals with their own battles and this is totally one of mine. I have found some things that really help though, one of them is just being to talk it out. I’m going to share more tips/tricks that I’ve learned over the years in Sunday’s Nine Favorite Things post, so if this topic is of interest you, stay tuned!
I’m headed back to Cleveland tomorrow for my grandma’s funeral, and while I am sad to be going back to my hometown to say a final goodbye to my Nonnie, I’m also excited to meet a new cousin, Seeley (my grandma’s maiden name), who was born yesterday. Seeley is the 17th grandchild for my grandparents. She was born exactly one week after my Nonnie passed, on the 17th day of August in the year 2017. I would say that 17 is Seeley’s number. I am excited to share a new life with my family.
In the meantime, I really want to talk about fun, happy things. Things that totally distract my mind from all of it’s craziness…
And for me, that is these cookies! Fun, happy, and so freaking good. Addictingly good, but then that’s obvious, right?
As mentioned above, there’s nothing quite like a homemade chocolate chip cookie. I had many of them growing up. My mom was a serious baker and I know I have said this a million times over, but for you newer readers, mom would have dessert on the table before dinner was even started…or decided on.
My friends always wanted to come over to my house for the cookies. I remember my best friend Stephanie and I and literally eating a whole batch one summer afternoon after lacrosse camp (which was a short-lived camp for me…cause I was not a camp goer). And all my guy friends?
They definitely came for the cookies. No one made cookies like my mom. No one.
Anyway, as you have probably gathered, cookies are a thing at my house and always will be.
Oddly, I have yet to share my mom’s perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe (should I? It’s kind of simple…), but today’s recipe is pretty similar, just a lot larger in size!
With back to school time here, I always think about chocolate chip cookies. I always loved when I would come home from school to a fresh batch of mom’s cookies, especially if it was a Friday.
Fun fact about me? Fridays as a kid were my all time favorite day of the week. I looked forward to Friday afternoon like no other kid. Come four o’clock on any given Friday I was the happiest child alive. I had two full days of no school and I was as excited as can be. Friday will forever be the best, and I promise, they’re made even better with fresh-baked cookies…
So today we are celebrating Friday with chocolate chip cookies!
But guys, these are not just any chocolate chip cookies.
Nope, these are giant chocolate chip cookies and they are just as glories as you’d expect.
Think of a chocolate chip cookie, but then double or even triple it in size. Ahhhh…enter all the heart emojis now. Why have a small cookie when you can have a GIANT cookie?!
Crisp on the outside and chewy in the center.
The edges of the cookies turn slightly crisp (only slightly, so it’s good!!) while the centers are doughy, chewy, and basically just all things perfection.
And you know what else? This cookie recipe requires zero chilling. Meaning you can get up from your desk, couch, bed, or wherever you’re reading this (wordy) post from, bake up some fresh cookies and have them ready in just about twenty-five minutes. My guess is that if you are a baker, or even just a lover of chocolate and butter, you’ll have all the ingredients on hand right now.
Okay, after all this chatting, have I convinced you that your Friday night plans should include making these giant chocolate chip cookies?
You know that mine do, alongside a cold glass of milk. Then maybe some dinner…because sometimes that’s just how we need to roll.
Watch the How To Video:
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories Per Serving: 362 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2-3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- flakey sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar and sugar until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla, beat until combined and creamy. Add the flour, and baking soda, beat until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.2. Using an ice cream scoop (this makes things really easy) or 1/4 cup measure, roll the dough into balls and place 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet (about 5 per pan). Gently push down to flatten the balls just slightly.4. Transfer to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies just beginning to set on the edges, but still doughy in the center. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet. They will continue to cook slightly as they sit on the baking sheet. Eat warm (highly recommended) or let cool and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
*If your cookies are puffy when the come out of the oven, tap the baking sheet on the counter 2 times to flatten them down.
Friday + cookies = a very happy, smiling Tieghan. Have a great weekend everyone!
My cookies were good – but like others they turned out fluffy and cakey – instead of flat and chewy. I wonder if i should have refrigerated the dough before scooping onto the cookie sheet? I think it may have had something to do with the temp of the butter? Maybe?
Hey Ali,
So sorry to hear this. Did you try banging them on the counter? Putting the dough in the fridge would only prevent the dough from spreading. Please let me know how I can help! xTieghan
Best chocolate chip cookie recipe ever. Turned out perfect.
Hey Ally,
Awesome!! I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thank you so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
Puffy and cakey – tapped on stovetop mid way and when done, also tried flattening but still not anything like the photos
Hey Suzi,
Sorry to hear this, was there anything you adjusted in the recipe? You can always tap the pan more times throughout the baking process:) xTieghan
Like a lot of the other comments, mine came out fluffy and cakey. I really banged them on the counter and they didn’t even move because they were so spongey. The only substitute I made was organic coconut sugar instead of white sugar. But that shouldn’t change the consistency. I baked for exactly 12 mins but maybe they need less time? They don’t look anything like the photo.
Hey Beth,
So sorry to hear this. Unfortunately, since the recipe does not call for coconut sugar, that definitely will change the consistency for you. Please let me know if I can help in anyway! xTieghan
I moved to Colorado from Kentucky a year ago and have had a terrible time baking cookies here that had turned out perfect back East. My husband brought it to my attention that altitude was likely the culprit bringing me to a search for a new go to chocolate chip recipe. After several moderately successful attempts, I tried your recipe today Tieghan and they turned out perfect! I exchanged dark brown sugar for light brown sugar and added a teaspoon of salt into the batter instead of sprinkling on top and they not only taste delicious, but they look amazing too!
Perhaps the reason some people are having trouble with the height or consistency of the cookie is a result of cooking them at different altitudes, not the recipe itself? The recipe I used in Kentucky turns out in a melted puddle when I bake it in Colorado. The other thing I have learned is that I get a better consistency when I leave the butter out to soften rather than softening them in the microwave.
I appreciate you sharing your gift with all of us!
Hey Abigail,
Happy Friday! I’m so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! Thanks for sharing what worked for you, the altitude shouldn’t be the issue, but thanks again for your suggestions! xTieghan
These cookies did not turn out as expected. Very fluffy and very dry. These did not spread out even when banging them on the counter. Not sure where I went wrong but I wouldn’t recommend these as a first choice.
Hey Rebecca,
So sorry this recipe was not enjoyed. Was there anything you may have adjusted in the recipe? Let me know how I can help! xTieghan
I love your recipes. I made these and they were so fluffy – like a sponge cake versus gooey. 🙁
What could have been wrong? I added the right amount of ingredients. I thought too much baking soda but it didn’t taste like baking soda…
Hey Eliz,
So sorry to hear this. Did you try banging the baking sheet on the counter? This really helps to flatten the cookies! xTieghan
I love all your recipes!
Specially baked goods. This one is perfect, for our gloomy days out in Cali.
I Just made a batch of these delicious chocolate chip cookies. So easy and just soooooo enjoyable. Thank you Tieghan for this recipe!
Hey there,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend!! xxTieghan
I’ve tried these twice and each time they’ve come out really puffy, any tips? Thanks!
Hey Julianna,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try! Do you bang the sheet pan on the counter? This usually helps to flatten the cookies. I hope this helps! xTieghan
Is it 2 and 1/2 cups flour or 2 and 1/4 cups flour?? I made it with 2 1/4 and they didn’t turn out as pictured:(
Hey Emma,
The recipe calls for 2 1/4 cups of flour. Sorry these did not turn out as expected? What was wrong with them? Please let me know if I can help in anyway! xTieghan
I made these last night and they were delicious! I baked them for a bit longer so that they would have crispy edges and wouldn’t fall apart when picked up, but they’re still quite soft in the centre. Would recommend!
Hey Alex,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed. Have a great Wednesday! xTieghan
If mine came out puffier/caliber what did I do wrong? Am I at a lower altitude than you in CO?
Hey Brooke,
Did you try the tapping of the baking sheet on the counter? This will help them to flatten. I hope this helps for next time! xTieghan
my cookies were fluffy and didn’t look like this. They also had a bland taste due to the lack of salt in the recipe but then I realized there was salt added in the video but left out of the recipe on here. Unfortunately, disappointing as I did not overcook and was really hoping to have them look like the picture.
Hey Anne,
So sorry you did not enjoy the recipe, I use salted butter which usually makes them flavorful:) I also state in the recipe notes:
*If your cookies are puffy when the come out of the oven, tap the baking sheet on the counter 2 times to flatten them down. I hope this helps for next time!! xTieghan
These were a huge hit with me and the kids! Love your recipes. Thanks for posting so many delicious ones ♥️
Hey Renee,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for making it. Happy Sunday! ☀️Tieghan
Hi! These look so good. I notice the recipe says 2 1/4 cup flour but the comments say 2 1/2. Can you clarify? Thanks!
Hey there,
You will want to follow the recipe and use 2 1/4 cups of flour. I hope you love the cookies, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan