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White Chocolate Chip Cookies
White chocolate chip cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of white chocolate with a soft, buttery cookie for a delicious treat any white chocolate fan will adore.
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White chocolate chip cookies are simply irresistible with their combination of sweet white chocolate chips and a soft, buttery cookie. Super simple to make, these white chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat for a special celebration or simply treating yourself. These cookies are sure to satisfy the sweet tooth of any white chocolate fan!
For even more chocolate chip cookie recipes, try making Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Double Chocolate Chip Cookies.
White Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients
You will need:
Equipment
- Bowl and spoon
- Cookie sheet and parchment paper
- Hand or stand mixer, optional
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, plus more to top
Substitutions and Additions
FLOUR: You can use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips, such as milk, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate chunks. You can also consider add-ins like dried cranberries, nuts, or even a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a sweet and salty twist.
How to Make White Chocolate Chip Cookies
STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 375℉ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
PRO TIP: Cookies will cook and spread differently depending on the surface they cook on. For best results, use parchment paper as instructed.
STEP TWO: Cream together the butter and sugars, either with a spoon or mixer.
STEP THREE: Mix in the vanilla and egg.
STEP FOUR: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in to form cookie dough.
STEP FIVE: Fold in the white chocolate chips.
STEP SIX: Scoop onto the cookie sheet with your cookie scoop.
PRO TIP: If you don’t have a cookie scoop: scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, roll it into a ball, and place cookie dough balls on the sheet.
STEP SEVEN: Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes.
PRO TIP: Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your cookies as the suggested baking time approaches.
STEP EIGHT: Add extra white chocolate chips to the cookies right after they come out of the oven if you’d like.
STEP NINE: Allow to cool and enjoy!
How to Serve White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crispy on the edges and soft on the inside, enjoy these white chocolate chip cookies warm from the oven with a glass of cold milk. For something even more indulgent, pair these cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You could even use these cookies to make ice cream sandwiches by placing a scoop of your favorite ice cream between two cookies and pressing gently.
Storage
MAKE AHEAD: These cookies can be made ahead of time. Simply prepare the dough, scoop it onto your cookie sheet, and freeze. When you’re ready to bake, just preheat your oven and bake the cookies from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
IN THE FRIDGE: Store your baked cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 6 days. This will help them maintain their freshness and flavor.
IN THE FREEZER: Baked cookies can also be stored in the freezer for up to three months. To freeze your cookies, let them cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. When you’re ready to enjoy them, let them thaw at room temperature.
White chocolate chip cookies are a perfect blend of rich flavors, combining the creamy flavor of white chocolate with a soft, buttery cookie for a delicious treat. Our white chocolate chip cookies are a favorite for many reasons, and if you want to make them ahead of time, they maintain their taste and texture beautifully. These soft cookies, bursting with white chocolate chips, are practically impossible to resist.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use a different type of chocolate chip in this white chocolate chip cookie recipe?
Feel free to experiment with milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips, or even a combination of different types of chocolate chips.
Can I add nuts to this recipe?
You can add nuts to this recipe. Just be sure to chop them finely and adjust the amount of chocolate chips accordingly to ensure the cookies hold together well.
Can I freeze the cookie dough for later use?
You can freeze the cookie dough. Simply prepare the dough, scoop it onto your cookie sheet, and freeze. When you’re ready to bake, just preheat your oven and bake the cookies from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
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White Chocolate Chip Cookies
White chocolate chip cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of white chocolate with a soft, buttery cookie for a delicious treat any white chocolate fan will adore.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips plus more to top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugars, either with a spoon or mixer.
- Mix in the vanilla and egg.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in to form cookie dough.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Scoop onto the cookie sheet with your cookie scoop. (If you don’t have a cookie scoop: scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, roll it into a ball, and place it on the sheet.)
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add extra white chocolate chips to the cookies right after they come out of the oven if you’d like.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
Notes
Cookies will cook and spread differently depending on the surface they cook on.
For best results, use parchment paper as instructed.
If you don’t have a cookie scoop: scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, roll it into a ball, and place cookie dough balls on the sheet.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your cookies as the suggested baking time approaches.
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