This is the best giant chocolate chip cookie ever! Imagine a huge cookie with a chewy center, crispy edges, a rich brown butter flavor, and lots of melty chocolate.
This recipe is basically my favorite cookie recipe, halved and made with brown butter. It’s easy, requires no chill time, and is incredibly delicious. Seriously, what could be better than a giant chocolate chip cookie?
Why You’ll Love This Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
- Made with Brown Butter: Brown butter adds rich, nutty caramel notes to this amazing cookie.
- Perfect Texture: Thick and chewy in the center with perfectly crispy edges.
- Packed with Chocolate: Every bite is filled with melty chocolate chunks.
- Quick and Easy: No need to bake multiple batches – just make one big cookie!
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- ¾ cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 109 g
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar 83 g
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar 25 g
- 1 egg yolk at room temperature
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 70 g
- 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips for sprinkling 25 g
Instructions
**Brown the Butter:**
- – Add the butter to a pot and heat over medium heat until it melts and simmers.
- – Continue to simmer until the butter gives off a nutty scent and browns (about 5 minutes).
- – Measure out 6 tablespoons of browned butter into a small bowl and refrigerate until it reaches the consistency of softened butter.
**Prepare the Dough:**
- – Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- – In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- – In a large bowl, cream the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
**Add Wet Ingredients:**
- – Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy (1-2 minutes).
**Combine Ingredients:**
- – Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
- – Fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
**Shape and Bake:**
- – Form the dough into a large ball and slightly flatten it into a disk about 1 ½ inches thick.
- – Place the dough in the center of a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- – Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top and bake for 21-24 minutes, until golden brown.
**Finishing Touches:**
- – After baking, sprinkle a few more chocolate chips and some flaky sea salt on top.
- – Let the cookie cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack, or enjoy it straight from the sheet!
Notes
This giant chocolate chip cookie is perfect for sharing – or keeping all to yourself. Enjoy every delicious, chocolatey bite!