This recipe for sheet pan chocolate chip cookies use the same classic ingredients as your favorite recipe, but with a quick and easy twist!
They are a complete game-changer when it comes to baking cookies! They not only save time, but they produce a perfectly crispy and chewy cookies that are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Made with the same ingredients as a traditional chocolate chip recipe, you'll likely find everything you need in your pantry.
Check out all the other easy cookie recipes for even more delicious ideas.
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Walking on Sunshine Recipes.
These cookies are perfect for those who love baking but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen or for busy families who need a quick and easy dessert option.
Check out the recipe notes and variations following the step-by-step photos for any possible substitutions or tips on making this recipe your own.
Looking for more easy desserts and cookie Recipes? Try my Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars or my Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars from a cake mix.
Table of Contents
- 👩🍳Recipe Notes
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- 🥣Step-by-Step Instructions
- ⏲Baking Instructions
- How to Slice Sheet Pan Cookies
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Storage Tips
- Freezing Tips
- Top Tip
- Can I use parchment paper instead of greasing a cookie sheet?
- Do cookies take longer to bake on parchment paper?
- More Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
👩🍳Recipe Notes
Make sure the butter you use is at room temperature. This will help ensure it mixes and combines with the sugars properly.
Be careful not to overmix the ingredients. Overmixing the batter can result in tough, chewy cookies. Mix the ingredients until just combined.
Keep a close eye on the cookies while they are baking and remove them from the oven as soon as they start to turn golden brown around the edges. This will ensure that they stay moist and chewy.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Wilton Easy Layers Sheet Cake Pan, 2-Piece Set, Rectangle Steel Sheet Pan
3 Pack Cookie Scoop Set, Small/Medium/Large,Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 8 PiecesGlass Milk Carton, Cute Mini Creamer Container - Small Gift Choice
📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
Substitutions and Variations
Chopped pecans or walnuts would be a great addition! You'll need about a cup.
Substitute the chocolate chips with other types of chips, such as white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or peanut butter chips.
You can line the baking pan with parchment paper which will make it easier to remove the cookies from the pan.
🥣Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Start off by creaming the butter and sugars together.
Step 2: Add the vanilla and eggs and combine.
Step 3: Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture until all combined.
Step 4: Reserve ¼ cup of the chocolate chips and stir in the rest.
⏲Baking Instructions
Step 5: On a baking sheet that's been sprayed with non-stick baking spray or lined with parchment paper, press the dough into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
Step 6: Bake for 20-24 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
How to Slice Sheet Pan Cookies
Allow the cookies to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from crumbling.
Use a sharp knife! A dull knife will only crush the cookies.
If you're having difficulty, try chilling the cookies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour before slicing. This will make them firmer and easier to cut.
If you wanted to get even slices, use a ruler or a straight edge as a guide when cutting.
LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
❤️Tap the heart icon in the lower right corner to add the recipe to your recipe box for easy access anytime.
If you made it, leaving a star rating or quick review is always appreciated and helps other readers too.
Want to save this printed recipe? The Ultimate Meal Planner & Recipe Binder helps you keep recipes organized in one easy place.
Storage Tips
Store cookies in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
If you need to stack the bar cookies, layer them with parchment paper in between the layers.
Freezing Tips
Add cookies to an air-tight container or freezer bag and freeze for 2-3 months.
Don't forget to label and date the container!
Top Tip
Make sure the butter is soft so it incorporates well with the other ingredients.
Can I use parchment paper instead of greasing a cookie sheet?
Yes! Parchment paper makes for easy clean up, extends the life of your pans, and keeps cookies from sticking.
Do cookies take longer to bake on parchment paper?
No, bake the same amount of time as a greased pan. The parchment paper may help prevent over browning.
More Recipes to Love
Check out my other recipe for Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie or my Sheet Pan Brownies using Box Mix.
Or you might enjoy this recipe for Spring Cookie Bars.
📖 Recipe Card
Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 15x10 inch baking sheet/jelly-roll pan with non-stick baking spray. You can also line the baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar.
- Add in vanilla extract and eggs, and mix until well combined.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Mix until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips; reserve ¼ cup.
- Press the cookie dough into an even layer throughout the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top of the cookie dough.
- Bake for 20 to 24 minutes. The edges will look golden brown, and the middle will be set up.
- Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
Estelle Forrest says
This sounds so super good! My kids wound devour this whole pan. Thanks for linking up on SSPS, hope to see you again next week.
Lois says
Thank you for hosting!
Melynda Brown says
Perfect for any busy kitchen! Thank you for sharing with SSPS #268. Pinned.
Lois says
Thank you for hosting!
Esmé Slabbert says
Super delicious chocolate chip cookies. Yummyness
Thank you from your SSPS Team and Esme for sharing your various links with us at #268 SSPS Linky. I am busy designing and creating an access database of IG and FB links and handles as you share your links with SSPS.
If you have an account please let me know your IG and FB information then I can add and easily tag you when you're in the top 5 and I promote your post. Feel free to email me at esme@esmesalon.com or in the comments
Lois says
Email sent...thank you!