If you love classic, old-fashioned recipes, then you are going to love this copycat recipe for famous Colonel's Chocolate Chip Cookie!
This is a basic recipe only there's no brown sugar in the dough! I'm sure you have everything you need to whip up a batch for a quick afternoon snack!
Whether you want to recreate the original taste or add a personal touch, get ready to taste one of the best recipes on the blog!
Check out all the other Easy Cookie Recipes for even more delicious ideas.
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Whether you're baking cookies for a special event, party or just because you need something sweet, nothing is as good as a good old-fashioned chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven!
Get ready to taste those soft and chewy cookie centers topped with chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. They're sure to hit the spot!
Looking for more cookie recipes? Try my Classic Oatmeal Cookies or my Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Recipe.
Table of Contents
- Recipe Notes
- Can I freeze the cookie dough ahead of time and bake it later?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Ingredients
- Recipe Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Baking Instructions
- How do I prevent my cookies from spreading too much during baking?
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Storage Tips
- Top Recipe Tip
- 🌟Try these recipes next...
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Recipe Notes
- This recipe does not use brown sugar. The cookies will have a lighter color and a less pronounced molasses flavor, and be a thinner, crisper cookie with a more delicate texture.
- When baking cookies, you should always use room temperature butter and eggs for best results.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking to help prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Don't overbake the cookies. They should be slightly golden on the edges but still soft in the middle.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I freeze the cookie dough ahead of time and bake it later?
You can definitely freeze cookie dough ahead of time and bake it later! It's a great way to save time and have fresh-baked cookies on hand whenever you need something sweet!
Check out my post on How to Freeze Cookie Dough for all my tips on tricks so you can have fresh cookies, without having to make the dough every time. It's also a perfect solution when you don't want to bake a full batch at once
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets, Pre-Cut Parchment Paper, 22 Sheets (Pack of 1)
Cookie Scoop Set2-Pack Cooling Racks for BakingNon-Stick Kitchen Oven Baking Pans
Ingredients
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Recipe Variations
- Substitute different types of chocolate chips such as white chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate for a unique flavor twist.
- Try adding your favorite chopped nuts for added crunch.
- If you want, you can add a pinch of sea salt to the top of the cookies just before they go into the oven for a delicious sweet and salty combination...yum!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar together. Then add the vanilla and eggs. Mix until combined.
Step 2: Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Step 3: Add the chocolate chips to the batter and stir until fully combined.
Baking Instructions
Step 4: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Portion the dough into balls that are about 2 tablespoons each and space them out on the baking sheet. Add a few more chocolate chips to the tops of each ball of dough.
Step 5: Chill the tray of cookies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Bake in a 325°F preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
How do I prevent my cookies from spreading too much during baking?
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking which will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
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Storage Tips
Room Temperature: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days for optimal freshness. If you need to stack the cookies on top of each other in the container, make sure you use parchment paper or wax paper in between so the cookies do not stick together.
Freezer: If you need to store the cookies for longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Place the cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag, and make sure to label and date the container.
Top Recipe Tip
The most important tip for baking Colonel's Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is to not overbake them. Overbaking can result in these cookies being dry and hard instead of soft and chewy.
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- Check out my other recipe for Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Colonel's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, stir the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder) and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add vanilla and eggs. Mix until fluffy.
- Add dry ingredients to the mixture and mix until well combined.
- Add chocolate chips and mix well.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them spaced out on the baking pan.
- Add a few chocolate chips on top of each cookie ball.
- Chill the cookie balls on the trays in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes. Do not over-bake.
- Let the cookies sit on the baking pan for a couple of minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
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Notes
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Let us know how it was!This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2011 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
buy rift account says
WoW! that looks great..
Blondee says
BIG ime saver, isn't it?? I just mixed another 3 batches of oatmeal and choc. chip dough just for the freezer. Never know when you might have surprise guests and need a quick munchie from the oven.
Cheryl @ The Farmer's Daughter says
Great idea! I've been baking cookies for a very long time and have never frozen the dough. I will try this, thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend!
A Hint of Home says
Great idea! Thanks for the helpful hints! They look yummy and I'm sure the colonel loved them.