Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft, Chewy Bakery-Style Jumbo Cookies

Introduction

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves thick, soft, bakery-style cookies with gooey chocolate in every bite. These oversized cookies are crispy on the outside, incredibly chewy on the inside, and packed with rich chocolate flavor. Each cookie is big enough to share—though you may not want to.

What makes these cookies special is their perfect texture. Unlike thin, flat cookies, giant cookies stay tall and soft thanks to the right balance of butter, sugar, and chilling time. The dough bakes slowly, creating golden edges and a melt-in-your-mouth center that tastes just like cookies from a high-end bakery.

These cookies are perfect for birthdays, bake sales, holidays, lunchbox treats, or late-night cravings. They’re impressive in size, simple to make, and always a crowd favorite. Whether served warm with milk or packed as a gift, Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver comfort, nostalgia, and indulgence in every bite.

If you’ve ever wanted to recreate thick, café-style cookies at home, this recipe is exactly what you need.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 ½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation
Step 1:

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 2:

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 3:

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

Step 4:

Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using). Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading.

Step 5:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop large portions of dough (about ½ cup each) onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool before serving.

Variations

Double Chocolate: Add cocoa powder and chocolate chunks

Stuffed Cookies: Fill with Nutella or peanut butter

White Chocolate Version: Use white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts

Oatmeal Chocolate: Replace ½ cup flour with oats

Salted Cookies: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top

Cooking Note

Do not overbake giant cookies. They continue cooking while cooling, so removing them when centers look slightly underdone ensures soft, chewy texture.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with cold milk

Pair with vanilla ice cream

Drizzle with chocolate sauce

Package as gifts

Enjoy with coffee or hot cocoa

Tips

Chill dough for thicker cookies

Use room-temperature eggs for better texture

Do not overmix dough

Use parchment paper for even baking

Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

15–18 minutes

Total Time:

1 hour 35 minutes (includes chilling)

Nutritional Information (per cookie, approximate)

Calories: 520

Protein: 6g

Sodium: 320mg

FAQs

Why are my cookies flat?
Dough may be too warm. Always chill before baking.

Can I freeze the dough?
Yes. Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months.

Can I make smaller cookies?
Yes. Reduce size and bake for 10–12 minutes.

What chocolate works best?
Semi-sweet chips or chocolate chunks give best balance.

How do I store these cookies?
Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Conclusion

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolate in every bite. With their bakery-style size and irresistible texture, they turn a simple dessert into something truly special. Easy to make and impossible to resist, these cookies are perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying all by yourself. Once you try them, they’ll become your go-to cookie recipe forever.

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