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These white chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with white chips. They are perfect for any gathering, cookie exchange, or whenever you’re craving a classic homemade cookie.
Easy White Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
These cookies combine the rich, sweet flavors of white chocolate chips with a soft, buttery cookie base that bakes up perfectly golden brown every time. With just a handful of simple ingredients, they’re easy to whip up whenever I’m craving a homemade treat.
I love this flavor combination of creamy white chocolate with the chewy cookie texture. They are the perfect cookie for a party, or even the holidays. They pair perfectly with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. Soft, sweet, and packed with flavor, they’re sure to become a favorite in your regular baking rotation.
If you are looking for more fun cookie recipes, try these easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies, or these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Ingredients You Will Need
- all purpose flour– Gives the cookies structure.
- baking soda– Helps the cookies rise.
- kosher salt– Balances the sweetness.
- granulated sugar– White sugar adds sweetness and helps the cookies texture.
- light brown sugar, packed– Adds moisture and a slight caramel flavor.
- unsalted butter– Softened butter provides an extra richness to the cookies. If using salted butter, leave the salt out of the recipe.
- vanilla extract– Enhances the cookie’s flavor. Especially this homemade vanilla!
- egg– Binds everything together.
- white chocolate chips– Melty chocolate in every bite.
Variations
- Use chocolate chips: Use semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of white chips, or use a combination of both, for an even sweeter cookie.
- Add chopped nuts: stir in 1/2 cup of chopped Macadamia nuts, cashews, or even peanuts, for an extra crunch.
- Add in dried fruit: Mix in dried cranberries or raisins for a fruity twist.
How to Make White Chocolate Chip Cookies
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
STEP 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
STEP 3: In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment and beat together on medium speed, the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (If you don’t have a stand mixer, an electric mixer will work too!)
STEP 4: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
STEP 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms. Then gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
STEP 6: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
STEP 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Making the Best White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Don’t overbake: Take the cookies out of the oven as soon as the edges start to turn golden brown. The cookies continue to set as they cool.
- Use room temperature butter: Let it rest on the counter for 15 minutes or so before you make the cookie dough. It creams better and helps create a soft, chewy texture.
- Reserve extra white chocolate chips: Press them into the tops of the cookies before baking for a bakery style look.
- Let them cool completely: This helps the cookies set. Then cover them or transfer them to a storage container to keep the air out so they stay moist.
FAQ’S
Yes! Store baked cookies or unbaked dough balls in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can thaw the dough, or bake them straight from frozen. Just add 1-2 minutes to the bake time.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them soft and chewy.
Absolutely! Use white chocolate, dark chocolate, or even butterscotch chips.
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White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Mixer
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups white chocolate chip, 10 ounce bag of chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment and beat together on medium speed, the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (If you don't have a stand mixer, an electric mixer will work too!)
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms. Then gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Don’t overbake: Take the cookies out of the oven as soon as the edges start to turn golden brown. The cookies continue to set as they cool.
- Use room temperature butter: Let it rest on the counter for 15 minutes or so before you make the cookie dough. It creams better and helps create a soft, chewy texture.
- Reserve extra white chocolate chips: Press them into the tops of the cookies before baking for a bakery style look.
- Let them cool completely: This helps the cookies set. Then cover them or transfer them to a storage container to keep the air out so they stay moist.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My kids love these and can’t stop eating them (especially when they come right out of the oven)
I love these cookies, so delicious and tasty
These cookies melt in your mouth!