These are the absolute BEST Brown Butter Chocolate Chip cookies you will ever have, and that's a guarantee. Once you try this easy and reliable recipe, it will become your new go-to and you will forget about all other recipes out there. These cookies are everything they should be: thick, crispy on the outside, gooey and chewy on the inside, with a perfectly balanced flavor and lots of chocolate.
Read the full blog post below for detailed notes, tips, tricks, photos and videos.
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- WHY ARE THESE THE BEST BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES?
- WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS RECIPE?
- TIPS TO PERFECT THESE COOKIES
- WHY IS CHILLING COOKIE DOUGH IMPORTANT?
- MY FAVORITE CHOCOLATE TO USE IN THESE COOKIES
- VIDEO TUTORIAL
- PROCESS WITH PHOTOS
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- RELATED RECIPES
- BEST BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE
WHY ARE THESE THE BEST BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES?
Listen - I know there are hundreds, if not thousands, of recipes claiming to be the best, so I understand your skepticism. But here's my case for why I believe these brown butter chocolate chip cookies are, in fact, the best ever:
- The perfect texture: These cookies check all the boxes when it comes to their texture. They are crispy on the edges, thick, gooey and chewy in the middle, and oozing with chocolate
- Mind-blowing flavor: These cookies taste expensive and luxurious, not cheap and sweet. The brown butter adds a lovely nutty flavor to them, the small amount of coffee gives them an amazing depth, the sugar quantity is just right, and the chocolate flavor shines through
- An easy, no-fuss recipe: This recipe is as good as it gets. No need for a mixer, no need to "cream" butter and sugar (I know we all hate doing that). I've tried different methods and created a recipe that you won't dread making!
Don't believe me? Check out just a few of the reviews I've received on these cookies:
I made them...we ate them...I must make more of them! These are the best cookies I have ever made so thank you for sharing! Ooey, gooey, chewy, chocolatey - so sinful and perfect!
@crazelade
ovenlymadebykc
Tried this today.. and i must say., this is the best chocolate chip cookies recipe that i baked that i will eat the entire thing..
I made these and they were awesome, so many creators on this app claim to have the best but these were the best I’ve tried.
@whatmelydid
Oh my god! This was soooo good.. I usually cream the butter and white sugar, but here the caramelization with brown sugar took the cookies to a whole new level!
@sowmya
Definitely sticking to this recipe going forward!
WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT THIS RECIPE?
This recipe is the result of multiple trials, several batches of "okay" cookies, and lots of late night brain storming. I've even made minor improvements after initially publishing it, although it was already widely loved.
There are three things that set this recipe apart from others:
- A unique method of "caramelizing" the sugars in the butter. You melt and brown the butter in a pan, then add the sugars to the same pan and whisk for just 2 minutes on the lowest heat setting. This is not enough time to actually caramelize the sugars, but the heat starts the caramelization process and adds a wonderful toffee like flavor to the cookies. Not to mention, this approach feels a lot easier and less of a hassle than bringing out a mixer and creaming butter and sugar!
- The perfect amount of sugar. If you've made other cookie recipes, you will notice this one has a much lower quantity of sugar, which means these cookies are not overly sweet! I have perfected the sugar amount while still retaining a wonderful texture in the cookies. The ratio of brown sugar to white is also just right to get the crispy exterior and chewy interior
- A hint of coffee. A small amount of instant coffee is added to the cookie dough to give it an extra depth of flavor. The cookies don't taste like coffee, though, don't worry!
- The right ratio of butter to flour. This recipe has a higher ratio of butter to flour than most recipes, which means the cookie dough is more soft and sticky than usual. This helps get a crispy chewy texture in the cookies as opposed to dry, crumbly or cakey
TIPS TO PERFECT THESE COOKIES
This is a very simple, fuss-free recipe, but I do have some important tips to help you get these cookies *just* right:
- Use a weighing scale instead of measuring cups! This is especially important for flour, because most people stuff too much flour in measuring cups leading to a drier cookie dough. I highly recommend this kitchen scale which is under $10 and has lasted me 3 years
- Don't overcook the sugars. Keep the heat on the lowest possible setting after browning the butter, and whisk the sugars in for just 1-2 minutes. The intention is to add heat to them, not to melt or caramelize them. Don't worry if they start to look lumpy or grainy, that will all get fixed when you add the egg and egg yolk
- Use chopped chocolate instead of chocolate chips to elevate the cookies. Chocolate chips have stabilizers in them which prevent them from properly melting in the cookies. Chopped chocolate melts more, tastes better, and adds more texture because it has chunks of different sizes
- Make sure the wet ingredients aren't hot before adding dry ingredients. Well, first let the butter and sugar cool down for ~5 minutes before you add the egg & yolk. Then make sure the wet ingredients are not hot when you add the dry ingredients and chocolate, otherwise the chocolate will melt!
- Do not overmix when adding the dry ingredients and chocolate. Gently fold until just combined
- Chill the cookie dough! I know you don't want to hear this but it is absolutely crucial. Chill for at least 2 hours but ideally overnight
- Do not overbake. The cookies should be firm around the edges but soft in the middle when they come out of the oven, as they will continue to firm up from the residual heat in them. I always recommend baking one test cookie first, as baking time can vary depending on the size of the cookie, your oven, and the type of baking sheet you use
WHY IS CHILLING COOKIE DOUGH IMPORTANT?
Yes, chilling cookie dough is absolutely crucial, and no, you cannot skip it. Even if there are recipes on the internet that claim they don't need chilling time, I guarantee those cookies will also be 10 times better after chilling the cookie dough.
Chilling cookie dough in the fridge for 2+ hours does a few things:
- It deepens the flavor. Chilling encourages the sugars in the cookie dough to break down further, developing a deeper and more complex flavor
- It improves the texture. Chilling allows the flour to absorb more of the liquid content in the dough, which then helps improve the texture. Cookies that are not chilled are more cakey, dry and crumbly, while the same cookies baked after chilling are more chewy and gooey
- It reduces the spread, resulting in thicker cookies. This is the obvious one! Since the cookie dough will take more time to heat up in the oven, it won't spread as fast, and you will have thicker cookies
Note that you cannot speed up the chilling process by placing the cookie dough in the freezer. The freezer will just stop most reactions from occurring, so while the cookies will spread less, their flavor and texture won't necessarily be as improved. Always chill in the fridge first, then feel free to transfer to the freezer.
Here's a little video comparison to further convince you:
MY FAVORITE CHOCOLATE TO USE IN THESE COOKIES
Since I get a hundred questions a week about the chocolate I use, I am linking it for you! I go for a mix of dark and milk to get more complexity of flavor in my cookies, but you can also use semi-sweet only.
I absolutely love this chocolate from Valrhona! It is incredible quality and tastes absolutely delicious. I often buy it in bulk and store it in massive containers in my pantry. It is also available in smaller quantities on Amazon, and in some Whole Foods!
If you don't have access to Valrhona chocolate, don't worry. Use any good quality chocolate bar you like the flavor of, like Lindt or Ghirardelli.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Here is a short video tutorial for this recipe I recommend watching:
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PROCESS WITH PHOTOS
The detailed recipe is in the recipe card below, but let's go over the steps with photos to help you visualize everything.
Melt the butter in a pan, then continue to cook and stir until it browns:
Add the white and brown sugar, and whisk on the lowest heat for 1-2 minutes:
Let cool for 5 minutes, then whisk in the egg, egg yolk, coffee and vanilla until smooth and creamy:
Separately, sift together the dry ingredients and mix with chopped chocolate:
Fold the dry ingredients and chocolate into the wet ingredients in 2 batches, mixing only until combined (make sure the wet ingredients aren't hot beforehand):
Scoop the dough into 10 cookie balls, and top them with more chopped chocolate. Chill in the fridge:
Bake the cookies once thoroughly chilled, then sprinkle with flakey sea salt and enjoy!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If by "crystallize" you mean the sugars look grainy, that's totally okay - the mixture will become smooth after adding the egg and egg yolk.
However, if your sugar mixture actually crystallizes or seizes up, it is likely because you cooked the mixture on high heat or for too long. Please make sure you are only cooking on the lowest heat setting for just ~1-2 minutes. We don't want to caramelize the sugar, we are just facilitating the dissolving process. If in doubt, remove the butter from heat, and then whisk in the sugars.
This recipe already has a low amount of sugar, but if you need to reduce it further, you can reduce the brown sugar from ⅔ cup to ½ cup.
Either the mixture was too warm, or you chopped your chocolate too small. Make sure the wet ingredients aren't hot before adding the dry.
You can, but you won't get the luxurious, incredible cookies you're hoping for. Chocolate chips don't taste as good, and don't melt into puddles like chopped chocolate. I STRONGLY recommend using chopped chocolate.
The cookies will feel firm and set on the edges, and somewhat soft in the middle. They will set more as they cool!
This is likely because you didn't chill the cookie dough enough. Make sure you don't skip that step. It's also possible you have made an error measuring the ingredients, or made a substitution which has changed the result.
You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. Instead of storing cookies for a long time, though, I recommend freezing the raw cookie dough balls, and baking fresh cookies whenever you need them! You can put a frozen ball in the oven directly, and add 2-4 minutes more baking time.
Yes! After scooping the cookie dough and chilling in the fridge overnight, you can transfer the cookie balls to the freezer. Then bake as many cookies as you want directly from the freezer, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time, so you can have fresh cookies whenever you want them.
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BEST BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE
- Total Time: 2.5+ hours with chilling
- Yield: 10 cookies
Description
Your new go-to recipe for most indulgent, thick and chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies!
Ingredients
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter (140g)
- ½ cup to ⅔ cup packed light or dark brown sugar (100g to 133g); to taste
- ¼ cup white sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 teaspoon hot water
- 1 ⅓ cup all purpose flour (170g)
- ¾ tsp salt (you can reduce to ½ tsp if you don't like your cookies to be too salty)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped (113g)
- 4 oz milk chocolate, chopped (113g)
Instructions
- Place the butter in a non-stick pan and melt it on medium-low heat. Keep stirring for a few minutes until the butter starts to look brown and develops a caramel-y nutty aroma
- Turn the heat all the way to the lowest setting, and add the brown and white sugars. Whisk on the lowest flame for 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat. The heat facilitates the dissolving of the sugars and starts breaking them down for a deeper flavor. You are not trying to caramelize or melt the sugars. The mixture may look somewhat grainy, don't worry
- Remove from heat and cool the mixture for 5 minutes. It should be warm, but not hot anymore
- Add the egg and yolk, and quickly whisk to incorporate. Add the vanilla and instant coffee dissolved in hot water, and whisk for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes very smooth and creamy like caramel. If you see any clumps of sugar, press them down with the back of a spoon and they should mix in
- Sift all the dry ingredients into a separate bowl. Add the chopped chocolate and mix everything together
- Make sure the wet ingredients aren't hot (they shouldn't be). Add the dry ingredients to the wet in 2 batches and fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to divide the dough into 10 balls (if the dough feels a bit too runny to scoop, refrigerate for 10 min first). Don't apply pressure onto the balls, just gently pull them together
- Place the cookie balls onto a plate or baking sheet, and add a few chocolate chunks on top (you can add more chocolate or reserve some of the chopped chocolate from earlier)
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but ideally overnight for best results
- Pre-heat oven to 375F (conventional / no fan) and prepare a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. It is best to use a lighter colored cookie sheet
- Transfer the balls to the sheet, keeping at least 3" between them
- Bake for 11-13 minutes depending on how soft and gooey you want the cookies to be. I always recommend baking 1 test cookie first!
- Sprinkle the cookies with some flakey sea salt (optional) and let them cool down at room temperature for 10-15 minutes
- Serve and enjoy while still warm!
Video Tutorial:
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Notes
- These cookies are best eaten freshly baked for the ultimate texture, but you can also microwave them for 10-15 seconds before eating
- Make sure to read all the tips in the blog post above. I have given details, answered FAQs, and provided both video and photos of the recipe
- You can freeze the cookie dough balls in an airtight container, and bake directly from frozen when needed! Just increase the baking time by ~2-3 minutes depending on how well done you want them
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Note: This recipe has been slightly updated for minor improvements. Changes include reducing brown sugar from ¾ cup, adding vanilla and instant coffee, and updating the method so the chocolate is first mixed with the dry ingredients
cookiemonster says
love me some cookies and loved this recipe!
Zoha says
Haha, love it! Thank you.
Kat says
Is there really no vanilla extract?
Cece says
In her video she says to add a dash of vanilla..maybe they forgot to add that in the actual recipe. I added vanilla and they were anazing
Zoha says
Hi Cece! I sometimes add vanilla and sometimes skip it, it's optional! I'm glad you like them with the vanilla 🙂
Huma says
I tried 3 4 times my children are crazy about it . but at first I used same measurements for cookies than my children love them so much that I wanted to make double amount so I double amount of ingredients now problem is my cookies are supper delicious but that break so much like they are soon much goey that that can't stand the shape taste is lit but that's my problem plz tell me wat to do
Zoha says
It's optional! Feel free to add or skip.
Kat says
Ooh. All the brown butter cookies I made are always with vanilla. I'm gonna try without now.
Zoha says
I do both with and without depending on my mood 🙂 I don't think it makes a huge different either way
CJ says
She used Vanilla paste. Use the same amount if you use extract
Sakshi kyal says
can the recipe be made egg free?
Zehra says
I really wanted these cookies to work because they looked amazing on your IG. I followed all the measurements and process exactly. Unfortunately mine did not spread and were very cakey. I even tried to bake them on convection to see if that would help but did not work. Disappointing.
Zoha says
Hi Zehra! These cookies shouldn't be cakey at all. I wonder if you used a scale for measurements? Maybe you added more flour than needed. Would be happy to help trouble shoot if you can provide more details.
Hajjera says
Hi Zoha
I tried baking these but they turned out a little cakey. i want to retry but make sure I do it properly. so I did use a measuring scale. I'm not sure but I found that the flour was more than my wet mixture? i did use half the sugar is that why? becauseof that my dough was not as wet as yours looks in the picture and instead was more solid to turn into ball. once i baked them they retained their ball/dome shape instead of flattening out. please tell me what I did wrong 😔
Zoha says
Hi Hajjera - please don't halve the sugar. Sugar plays many imp roles in cookies. I recommend following all quantities exactly for the right result 🙂
Sareen says
For how long can I freeze the dough?
Sara says
This is the best cookie recipe that we have tried! My boys love it.
And easy to follow ❤️
Barbara Fehrer says
This is our new favorite something about that brown butter with the sugar it made like a taffy that was delicious. Thank you
Zoha says
So true!! I love using browned butter. Thank you Barbara!!
Raiya says
I made chocolate chip cookies twice with this recipe and it's already a hit in my family. I baked a batch for my friends who are not a fan of sweets or desserts, but they absolutely loved it and asked me for more. Thank you so much for this. Loved it.
Zoha says
This makes me so happy. Thank you!
Quinn says
these cookies turned out cakey and didn’t get crispy at ALL. I was hoping for a gooey center and crunchy edges, did not get that.
Zoha says
Hi Quinn! That's definitely not the outcome you should be getting from this recipe. May I ask 1) how you measured the ingredients, 2) if you made any kind of substitution, 3) if you made any changes to the recipe instructions? Would love to help troubleshoot.
Manal says
I actually got the same results as well. Unfortunately
Alisha Khanna says
I really think the cakey texture is from the baking powder. I actually swap your suggestion and do 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/4 baking powder just for a little lift but not so much that they are not chewy. I highly suggest you try it once like this for testing purposes!
Zara says
If you want to make anything and are not even an amateur baker, just follow Zoha's recipie to a T and there is no possible way it doesn't turn out good. Don't worry i am not related to her, its just that i really appreciate her sincerity towards her craft , in an age where people just whip anything up , dress it up with aesthetics and post it , such hardwork is rare to see. Okay my essay is onto its end, this is a great recipie, go make em❣.
Zoha says
I am going to cry :') Thank you so so so much
Zai says
I had the same results, I was so sad because I really wanted them to work. I was surprised to see baking powder in that quantity, thought it might be the issue?
Cidilia says
Firstly I think your recipes are exceptionally good. This cookie recipe is made almost every week in my home and my entire family goes crazy for it. My daughter actually bakes them and follows your recipe to the full stop. Well done on creating perfection and allowing us to be inspired enough to bake them.
Zoha says
Thank you so much, Cidilia!
Asma Amer says
The best chocolate chip cookie if I have ever eaten one - Period
Rizna says
Hi Zoha! My oven has only the lower heat setting. So, do I use the same temperature and baking time u have mentioned ?
Zoha says
My oven also only has lower heating in it 🙂 So should be the same
Nazo says
Definitely one of the best I ever made even while I am a fairly good baker myself. Soft and chewy in middle and crunchy on the outside. The added chocolate towards end was a magic touch. I stored some as well in freezer. Can we air fry them too? I think I will give a try.
Zoha says
Thank you so much! I haven't tried air frying these cookies, but definitely let me know how it goes!
Aaisha Kapadia says
Hey
These cookies turns out to be amazing
I m already obsessed with these cookies as their crunchy on the edges n chewy in the center
Its a 10/10 recipe
Zoha says
Yay! Thank you!
Angel says
Mine was cakey too. But the flavor was really nice
Saba says
Amazing recipe, after a long time my chocolate chip cookies turned out just perfect. They were crispy at the edges, and chewy chocolate goodness from the inside.
Zoha says
Amazing! Glad these worked out for you.
Sahar says
Always the best recipes you have! Never fails. Love all your recipes. Especially theses cookies ? ?
Zoha says
Awww, thank you so much Sahar! Means the world.
Momina Manzoor says
Absolutely loved the cookies!! Perfect taste and texture and so light that one can easily eat 6 big cookies at once!
Zoha says
So happy to hear you like these!
Urooj Salahuddin says
These are the best chocolate chip cookies i have tried. Could not help myself from devouring all of them in couple of days.
Zoha says
:') This is why I do what I do. Thank you!!
Kristin says
Hi! Thank you! I noticed you added vanilla in the video but not in your recipe. Which way is best?
Zoha says
Ah great question, and sorry for the confusion! You can add vanilla if you like the flavor of it. I ultimately am not a huge vanilla fan and feel like it takes away from the chocolate. Additionally, the brown butter adds a lovely aroma and nutty flavor, with which I feel like vanilla is optional.
Diana says
This recipe was simple and easy to make. Made these for my son’s picnic party today and it was so good! My son keep munching on them and telling me its so yummy. Thanks for the recipe! Will def try other dessert recipe as well 🙂
Zoha says
Aww, so happy to be a part of your son's picnic party! Much love
Sara Faizan says
Don't have words to express how tasty were they. The YUMMIEST recipe ever. I made it with jaggery instead of brown sugar. One thing I like to mention vanilla essence was missing in recipe over here I noticed it in video.Love the nutty flavour made though caramelization process.
Zoha says
Thank you so much, Sara!! Great point on vanilla essence - I actually find it unnecessary once you brown the butter, but if someone wants to add it, they surely can.
Javeria says
How many cookies does this recipe make?
Zoha says
8-9 big ones 🙂
Sowmya says
Oh my god! This was soooo good.. I usually cream the butter and white sugar, but here the caramelisation with brown sugar took the cookies to a whole new level!
Definitely sticking to this recipe going forward.
Zoha says
Yay!! Made my day. Thank you so much for trusting my recipe!
Mehreen says
Hi. Can I make the same recipe with gluten free flour?
Zoha says
You can definitely try, but I haven't tried it myself 🙂
Fatima says
These really are the best cookies ever! Soft in the middle with small puddles of chocolate and crunchy on the outside.
Easy to follow recipe. Made 9 balls (80g each)
I used 1/2 cup brown sugar as I didn’t want the cookies to be super sweet and 1/2 tsp salt (thank you for suggesting these alteration Zoha, bang on perfect balance!)
The cookies taste just as good the next day too. Thank you so much for the recipe!
Zoha says
Yay! Thank you SO much Fatima! Glad the version with less sugar worked well for you (that's the one I prefer, too, but it's almost half the quantity of sugar normally seen in cookie recipes)!
Nitya says
hi zoha,
how much egg do we add if we wish to make half the recipe?
Abeer says
Hands down the best chocolate chip cookies ever
Zoha says
Thank you!!! <3
Sania says
Hi Zoha! Would it be possible to replace chopped chocolate with chopped nuts? My parents love cookies with nuts but I’ve never baked them at home
Zoha says
Yes, I believe so! Although the texture of the cookies may not be the same.
Saima nasar says
The Best cookies chocolate chip cookie ever?!better then Crumble cookies.
Zoha says
Omg i don't like Crumbl cookies hehe. Thank you!!
Kay says
Hi Zoha, can this be made a day ahead and left in the refrigerator?
Zoha says
Yes you can keep the cookie dough balls in the fridge for a day and bake when needed!
Varsha says
I am not a cookie fan but I couldn’t stop eating these cookies.
I am not a baker but these cookies turned out brilliant. So soft and chewy inside with the right amount of crispy on the outside.
My husband who is pretty much a cookie snob said this is one of the best he has ever had.
Zoha says
Wow! Thank you so so much, Varsha! I am delighted to hear this 🙂
Mao says
Great recipe! Made it today and it turned out fantastic. Just wanna point out that you missed the vanilla in the ingredients and also the method. I only knew to add it because of your video on Instagram :3
Zoha says
Hi Mao! Thank you so much! <3 I left the vanilla out on purpose because on second thought I decided I didn't need it - the browned butter has a lovely aroma on its own 🙂
Sally says
Can’t wait to make these cookies! When baking the cookies do I use the bottom heat element only or both the top and the bottom heat? With the fan or without it , for more of a chewy texture?
Zoha says
Hi Sally!! I always use the bottom heating only and no fan. So to follow my recipe I recommend the same 🙂
Cece A. says
This recipe was amazing! I’ve tried baking cookies several times before, and I can never seem to get them chewy in the middle, yet crunchy near the edges, until now! The melted butter and instant coffee tip made these cookies taste soo good. Thank you so much for posting this recipe, I will definitely use again!
Anastasiya says
Hi. I made these cookies today. The only 2 changes were 1) Demerara sugar substitute for white and 2) chocolate chips as I didn’t have anything else. Cookies came out thick - dome like. And after 12 minutes they were underdone. I baked them another 5 minutes. They taste good but don’t look like on recipe pictures. Is that because of different sugar maybe?
Zoha says
Yes! Demerara sugar is very different than white, so that's the reason. Also, using chopped chocolate also gives cookies a slightly different texture and shine on them
Deja Vines says
Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! Cookies are the hardest thing for me to bake and get right, haha.
Zoha says
Aww, I hope these turn out well for you!
Hala D says
Hi zoha
Thank you soooo much for this ah-mazing recipe ...cookies literally vanished in 3 minutes....kids went crazy
Also would like to make a request to teach WHITE CHCOCLATE POUND CAKE....... please ?❤️
Zoha says
Hi Hala! That's very kind of you, thank you 🙂 And noting your request too! My request list has become too long haha
Huma Qureshi says
The best cookies I have ever made. Thanks a lot for a amazing recipe.
Zoha says
SO happy to read that! Thank YOU!
Rida says
These really are the BEST! Browning the butter and adding the sugar into the hot butter really gave a nice caramelized flavour no need for vanilla, so good! Can’t wait to try more recipes from Bake with Zoha 🙂
Zoha says
Aww, thank you SO much Rida!! So happy to hear you liked the recipe <3
Marta says
These cookies are absolutely amazing!!!! My family loves them as do I, but I've been having issues with gluten lately and wondering if you have any recommendations for a similar recipe with gluten free flour? I have tried a ton of recipes and they are not great! But I feel like you would be able to find one that is amazing!! Thank you!
Zoha says
Hi Marta! Thank you so much for your kind words. I am not experienced in gluten free baking, but Loopy Whisk usually has great recipes which might be worth a shot!
Ainul says
I have tried many, and I mean MANY choclate chip cookies recipes until I stumbled upon this recipe and method, which I can finally say “I’m now at peace”. The taste and texture are on point to my liking - owh, not just me but the family too. If you want to atrempt this recipe, please follow the recipe and measurements precisely and read the methods carefully (which ain’t that difficult to follow) and you will get the result.
Just additional step for those living in a hot and humid country. The recipe calls for the butter to be melted into brown butter. Your room temperature is already quite warm & humid and with the warm butter and sugar mixture, it may cause the batter (i.e after you add in the dry ingredients and fold in the choclates) to be quite damp and soft for you to scoop.
Hence, what I did was, after I’ve gotten that caramel colored mixture, I let it rest for several minutes before adding the flour and folding in the choclates. Then I chuck it in the fridge for 1-2 hours before I can scoop it with the ice-cream scoop and shape it. After all the scooping is done, another 1-2 hours in the fridge before putting them in the oven.
Thanks Zoha for this recipe. It’s a keeper!
Zoha says
Hi Ainul! Thank you SO much for your kind review, it means so much to me! And your tip is super helpful, I am sure, to those living in hotter areas. Again - THANK YOU for trusting, trying and loving my recipe. <3
Thahzin N.P says
If bake time increased will the cookies become crispy?
Love all ur recipes ??
Zoha says
Yes, if you cook for longer they will be crispier, but you also risk them becoming hard that way 🙂
Aaishah says
Best cookie recipient ever , the only issue is the flour quantity the rest is gooood. Love the recipe ?
Zoha says
Hi Aaishah! <3 Thank you so much. What is the challenge with flour?
Myra Lyn says
I can’t even count the number of times I’ve made these cookies… that just shows how much we love it!!!
Thank you for this easy to follow - yummy goodness cookie recipe.
It’s a recipe for keeps.
Keep them coming Zoha!
Zoha says
Thank you so much, Myra!! Always makes me so happy when you send me pics of desserts you've tried ❤️
Sana says
The BEST choc chip cookies my kids ever had! Soft and chewy from inside with a slightly crisp outer layer yummmm! Balanced sweetness and rich flavor! I don’t have to look up for recipes on youtube now and can follow Zoha’s recipe knowing they are just perfect!
Zoha says
Thank you so much Sana! You made my day <3
Maria says
These turned out amazing. Best chocolate chip cookie recipe I've ever used for the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever made!
Reet Borger says
Perfection! Not surprised because every single recipe of yours that I have tried is always perfect! Thank you for sharing!
Zoha says
That means so much to me, Reet. Thank you!
Ainne says
Recipe is wonderful. I have never baked cookies but these comments and your video is encouraging me to make these. I have few questions, if you can reply please. Once i browned the butter for some recipe on really low heat and it turned brown pretty quickly and had some solid residues at the bottom of the pan. is it normal when browning butter?
and I don't have a scoop, can i do with hands or spoon? will it affect the shape if i try to make a ball shape without applying much pressure on the dough?
looking forward to your reply
Zoha says
Yes, that seems normal for brown butter, as long as it doesn't smell burnt. You can scoop using anything but don't apply pressure or make a tight ball!
Sehrish says
I have tried a lot of chocolate chip recipes and finally found the best one. This recipe has the least amount of sugar vs other cookie recipes and the best texture! I tried this with chocolate chips but chopped chocolate gave the best result! I always have a big batch in my freezer now!
Zoha says
I am SO happy to hear that, Sehrish! Thank you for trusting my recipe
Anusha says
Zoha! Hi. I want to make this so badly but I don’t have eggs. What can I use as a replacement?
Zoha says
Unfortunately you need the eggs for this recipe! They are important for the texture
Phae says
Hello. I watched the video after I made the cookies. In the video you used vanilla. Can I ask how much for my next batch? It’s not in the written recipe. Thanks! Delicious cookies, my family loves them.
Zoha says
Hi Phae! You can add 1-2 tsp vanilla if you'd like. It's optional, sometimes I add it and sometimes I don't.
Zainab says
This recipe is magical ✨
I love the recipe breakdown, the conversion of cups to grams, and the tips and tricks which proved to be super useful.
These cookies were amazing, super gooey on the inside, and crispy on the outside.
Thanks for an epic recipe. I can’t wait to bake some more cookies. Looking forward to trying your other recipes too 🙂
Zoha says
Zainab - you are so kind. Thank you so much for your lovely review!
Ashley Volk says
These cookies are by far the BEST I've ever had or made. Everyone raves! They are perfection. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I have a question though. I use a cookie scoop, but it still seems that some of my cookies come out different sizes. Is that normal or am I doing something wrong? I thought maybe I could be scooping the batter when it's still to warm. I'm not really sure. Any help would be appreciated!!
Zoha says
THANK YOU SO MUCH, Ashley! Means the world to me. To get even sized cookies, the best tip is to just use a scale. Scooping doesn't give the exact same size as you can easily overstuff one cookie vs the other, and sometimes batter sticks to the scoop.
Joss says
This is the most amazing recipe and so easy to make them, cant wait to bake more cookies. 10/10
Zoha says
AHH thank youuuu!!!
Rishana says
your recipes are just WOW.
come to Dubai please.
this is a super duper hit
Zoha says
AWWW thank you so so much!! iA!
Ayesha Parveen says
Hi Zoha. I made these cookies for my nieces and they loved them. Thank you so much for the recipe. ❣️
Zoha says
YAY thank you so much!
Khadeja says
Hey Zoha hope you are doing well. I tried this recipe and oh my god it was a hit. My mom loved it and I made it for the 3rd time last night. I have tried quite a few of your recipes and I love seeing you on my feed. Your recipes are top notch and so perfect. I love making them and I enjoy eating them more. I will make more recipes of yours and if I click pictures before eating I will tag you on insta. 🫶🏻🌸💕
Zoha says
Thank you SO SO SO much for this wonderfully kind comment, Khadeeja! You made my day!
Alyssa says
So I browned the butter and added the sugar but it crystallized each time. And I did it twice! I don’t get what I’m doing wrong. The sugar just won’t melt even if I brown the butter and take it off the heat or just put it on low it keeps crystallizing.
Zoha says
If you mean it looks grainy / lumpy, that's actually okay. Go ahead and add the egg and egg yolk and whisk and it should come together 🙂
Amina says
Tried this recipe and oh my godddd sooooo gooooodd😭😭😭😭
Thank you so much for the recipe.
Definitely making this again and again.
Zoha says
YAY YAY YAY. Glad you agree!!!
Jenna says
just the smell of the dough alone you get 5 stars. they're about to go in the oven, can't wait to try them. I did add a tiny bit of espresso powder too.
Zoha says
So glad to hear that! I am in the process of updating this recipe and also add some espresso powder. Great minds think alike 😉
Rabia Mapara says
Hey Zoha these cookies look incredible!! I don't eat eggs though 🙁 Can I replace it with bananas please? If yes, what's the recommended quantity? Thank you so much!
Rabia says
or replace eggs with Chia seeds and water mixture? Kindly let me know. Thank you 🙂
Zoha says
Hi Rabia! Unfortunately, I wish I could, but I cannot recommend any kind of egg substitute for this recipe. Eggs are a very important ingredient for many reasons, and I can't vouch for the results if you substitute them for another ingredient as I have not tested that myself. If you end up trying something, do let me know how it turns out! And I hope to develop an eggless recipe in the future 🙂
Rabia says
Thank you for getting back to me Zoha...I will definitely let you know 🙂
Sara says
Hi Zoha. Thank you for sharing the lovely recipe! I just saw the video tutorial and you mention coffee in it, however the recipe details don't mention it. Can you please help clarify and confirm the coffee measurements please? Thanks a bunch!
Sara says
can't wait to try these!!
Zoha says
Girl, they are TO DIE FOR
Zoha says
I KNOWWW
Shahzeb says
These cookies changed my life & that's all I've got to say
Sarah says
I'm using a counter top oven. what temperature should I put it at?
Jamie Utitus says
These are the most beautiful cookies I’ve ever made! My family fell in love! Thank you 💖
Tera says
The best thing that ever passed through my TikTok fyp! Simply delicious!
Nyla says
These really were the BEST chocolate chip cookies I’ve made. Thanks sooo much Zoha.
Rabia Jawad says
My sugar(granulated) didn’t dissolve in butter infact it turned out to be a caramel toffee. What did i do wrong ?
Rosy says
THE best cookie recipe. The only one you will need! Cannot wait to try more recipes (coming from someone who avoids baking because it always fails)! Thank you x
Shazma Hamid says
Always satisfied with Zoha's recipes! The cookies turned out GREAT!
Zoha says
Thank you Shazma!
Rabia says
Ahhh, sorry about the autocorrect Zoya from Zoha 🤦🏻♀️
Narmeen says
So so so good!
Zoha says
Thank you!
Eesha Zafar says
best recipe hands down
Zoha says
Thank you Eesha!
Ramsha Rabbani says
Never usually leave reviews under recipes but this recipe is literally the best ever that i tried! The cookies turned out so well. Tasted like store bought (actually better than that) rather than home baked. I baked for 15 minutes exactly to get that gooey chewy center and crispy edges. Thank you for sharing this goodness with us. 💜
Zoha says
Awh, thank you so much Ramsha! Really glad you liked these as much as I do!
Yeah says
the perfect recipe !
Zoha says
Thank youuuu!
Michael J says
Hi Zoha, thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe!
Please make some sugar cookies for the holidays!!
Zoha says
Hi Michael! Lots of cookie recipes coming for the holidays, stay tuned 🙂
Sherri A Wittenburg says
I loved making these cookies. I weighed everything and followed the recipe, chilling the final product 4 hours. I only had 7 oz of chocolate but it was plenty. I used Lindt 70 % and Hershey's semi sweet.
The amount of sugar is perfect. I'm always cutting back on sugar in most cookie recipes .
They turned out delicious but a little underdone . I did 11 min and probably could go 2-3 min more for a crispier texture.
My 91 yr old mom relished them and agreed with me we don't need to buy chocolate chips anymore!!
Zoha says
Aww, thank you for the thoughtful review, Sherri! Everyone's oven is different and the baking time will vary depending on exactly how big the cookie is and also the type of pan. So I always recommend baking 1 cookie as a test first so you know exactly how long to bake for your preferences 🙂
Sarah Syeda says
in love.
Zoha says
Right back at you!
Nosh says
Hi Zoha.
Thank you for sharing this recipe! It’s one of the best I’ve come across and perfect for a new baker like me.
Just quick question. I use a scoop but My cookies turn out different size and shape. How can I get them to all look the same? I noticed you had used a Cookie cutter in your video? At what point is this best to use?
Thank you for your help w
Zoha says
Hi Nosh! If your dough is so runny that you can't scoop the cookies properly, you can refrigerate it for 10 minutes before scooping. Then right after baking the cookies, you can use a larger cookie cutter or something else that is round and of a similar shape to round out the cookies (since they are somewhat malleable when they are fresh from the oven).
Sree says
Thanks for this amazing recipe. If I want to double this recipe, how much baking soda and baking powder to be added? Can I just double that as well? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Zoha says
Yes, double everything 🙂
Sree says
Thank you so much for the response. Just to confirm, I should use 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks when I double the recipe, am I right?
Malak says
So yes, these are best choc chip cookies you will make. My bff who lived for a year in NYC and made it her mission to find their best choc chip cookies said this tasted like the best one she had there from Insomnia. Used Valrhona chocolate in there. So good. Perfect recipe like everything Zoha puts out there.
Zoha says
AWWWWHHHHH I feel so incredibly touched! Thank you!
Halima says
best cookies and thanks for the tips they made all the difference especially the fridge part and testing one cookie first .....the entire batch was finished within the same day everyone loved it ...I will be trying other recipes too
joy says
best recipe ever!! perfect sweetness for me, not too sweet 😇 i make this recipe without the instant coffee but it still tastes delicious 🙂
Zoha says
AWW thank you so much!
Melanie Stone says
Hi! I dont know if you'll reply or not but just incase, can I substitute vanilla bean paste for just vanilla extract?
Vini says
My dough did not spread or may be a little, Ive followed the same recipe. Ive added less sugar than what was in the recipe, could that be causing it?
Afsah says
Hey zoha! I'm a huge fan🫶
Recently attempted this recipe and kid you not they made me feel soo proud of myself. Hits all the right spots!!
Mila says
Thank you for this recipe. I followed it to a T and was able to make perfect cookies. I got so many compliments on them! Well done Zoha!
Wish says
what if I bake the cookie immediately after making the dough? is it necessary to refrigerate the dough?
Christina says
Hi, i made the recipe and it was amazing. I just wanted to ask, could i skip coffee; And can i use only milk chocolate; Thank you very much!
Ams says
when i crave something I always look for the recipe in your page before going anywhere else. let me tell ya, I always find what I want here.
that being said, I just tried this cookies recipe and I baked one without refrigerating it first (because who has the patience). needless to say, I loved it. I know it will taste even better after refrigerating. thank youuuu 💕💕
Zoha says
Aw, that is so incredibly kind of you. Thank you for trusting my recipes.
Sumaira says
I’ve been a faithful follower of ATK and their browned butter cookies. Imagine the delight when these came out better than ATK’s! I wonder if I can adapt this recipe to make oatmeal raisin cookies? Whaddaya think? (I’ve used Smitten Kitchen’s recipe for those for a while and definitely need a recipe that promises to be more flavorful.)
Regan Vartanian says
The bottoms burnt and my whole entire oven started smoking. I followed the recipe to a T. Unsure what happened
Hania Faisal says
Turned out to be amazing!
Bakewithzoha says
Copy the link and paste it into justtherecipe.com to skip all the blah blah blah talking!
Todd says
These are amazing! My kids enjoyed them a lot. The salt on the cookies is a nice a touch!
bee says
Tried this today and it turned out great! I had 1 egg, so I reduced the flour to 160g and added a tsp of milk to retain the moisture. Everything else remained the same.
Best recipe I’ve ever tried.
Saadh says
*cookies not copy srry typo🤦♂️
Jane says
The BEST cookie recipe! these were sooo good.
Bisma Hasan says
The best cookies I’ve ever made ♥️
Nadine says
I've baked these cookies so many times and they never fail to please. my new go to cookie recipe!!
Ni says
can we use bread flour here? or half maida and half bread flour?
Zoha says
i dont recommend it but it wont make too big of a difference.
Zara says
I followed the recipe except I chilled the whole dough instead of pre rolling them beforehand, when I took it out the fridge the dough was very crumbly and hard to work with so the cookies did not look good, however the taste of the cookies were fantastic, any idea why this happened? I never had this issue with any cookies I baked.
century-foods says
Thanks For your wonderful recipe. I like it. Keep up-to-date with more recipes!!
Giselle Shaw says
My mom is a professional baker she had been baking for 6 years and she made these cookie they were FLAT and hard and disgusting 🤮 no joke 😭😭
Cookie lover says
M obsessed with this recipe and am never trying another recipe again.
Zoha says
😎
Mei says
My sugars dissolved in the butter, (it was kind of my fault because I didn't look through the steps LOL) will my cookies still look like the one in the video?
Ulfat Umair says
this is literally my first time baking a cookie.. and I m so glad that I tried ur recipe.. it was a perfect cookie anyone could ask for 🥰🥰🥰
Arfa says
Thank you for this recipe. Can i use martini milk chocolate buttons instead of the chopped chocolate?
Seroeni says
Greeting from Jakarta.
This is the best recipe I have tried so far. Thank you!!
I have also tried 2 other brownie recipes from you, they are all the best! Will try the cheesecake recipe soonest, for sure.
MYLENE YACAP says
I tried so many brown chocolate butter cookies recipe online and this is the best of all. My daughter said its better than the one they are selling at Disneyland, if it's not good she will not eat it even her teacher said its "THE BEST COOKIE EVER". Thank you very much Ms. Zoha for this recipe.
Regina says
I have a wuestin for the butter I don't have a scale but what would be the measurement for the butter in cups
Sumbal Munawar says
Assalam.O.Alaikum
It's Sumbal Munawar, from Pakistan. Hope you're doing well.
I love your cookie recipes and trying them all. I have made brown butter chocolate chip cookies 3 fo 4 times but they're spreading too much, like I'm using 2 tablespoon ice-cream scoop for making dough balls but I think my cookies spreading more than your. so suggest me what should I do.
khudija arif says
Salam Sumbal I made them today and they did not spread too much at all,I hope you are not flattening the cookie dough balls and they are properly chilled.
hajra says
LITERALLY THE BEST COOKIE RECIPE EVER.LOOKING FOR ONE SINCE AGES.THANK YOU SO MUCH ZOHA 💕💕and congratulations on the birth of mikayl <3
Laura says
These are the best cookies! I followed the directions exactly and they turned out perfect. I think the key is chilling. The balls before baking. Thank you for such a great recipe!
khudija arif says
Salam Zoha these brown butter chocolate chip cookies are awesome,the stuff dreams are made of,best recipe ever for sure 💖
Vashti Singh says
Can these be made egg free?
Fatima says
These are my favourite cookies ever!! Thank you so much Zoha. ❤️
Annaliese says
The flavour on these is insane! I used cultured butter and a combo of chopped 70% dark chocolate and 45% dark chocolate. Absolutely divine. The effort is worth it.
Fathima says
will this recipe work on airfrying too?if so what are the conditions and the temperature regulations?
Saher says
Loved the cookies but despite measuring everything accurately, the cookies didn’t flatten, and following the recipe! Have tried other recipe where they did spread.
Loved the dark and milk chocolate combo though.
Jayla says
I'm sorry but this is the worst recipe I've ever followed for chocolate chip cookies. The ratio of butter/sugar to flour was incredibly off - needs much more flour than indicated. Also, would be nice for the ingredients (butter) to be listed in measurements used in most of the world. (Grams, ml). Also doesn't help that the entire process will take you over a day with the changes in temperature needed (from room temperature, to hot, to cold, to chilled, to cooked, to chilled) etc -I would never use this again.
Zoha says
Hi Jayla - I don't usually respond to any criticism on my recipes as I find it to be helpful, but it is pretty obvious from your comment that you didn't read the recipe properly. Firstly, I have provided gram measurements for every ingredient except baking powder, soda and salt which are too small for scales to measure accurately. Secondly, there are no multiply temperature changes - you have to chill the cookie dough once before baking which is standard for most cookie recipes. Thirdly, what do you think is more likely, that this is the worst recipe ever but happens to have hundreds of stellar reviews, or that you made a mistake following it?
lucie says
followed the recipe and the cookies somehow ended up incredibly fluffy and round. 😭 didnt add more than the recommended baking powder/soda
Mohona says
Hi! I ran out of baking powder. Can I use just the baking soda? Your chocolate chip cookie( single serving) recipe had only the soda that’s why I started making this one without checking the ingredients properly and now I’m stuck. If I’m skipping the baking powder then should I increase the amount of baking soda or will it remain the same?
Jocelyn says
I think they’re absolutely delicious, but I would reduce the amount of sugar next time. They’re too sweet for my preference!
Aysha says
Vanilla bean paste ?
Kim says
What brand of chocolate do you use?
Zoha says
Valrhona or Lindt! I've linked it in the blog post
Fatima Idrees says
I have baked these cookies soooo many times by now and each time I eat these I end up wanting more 😆
My go-to recipe for cookies
Zoha says
Lots of love! <3
Kqmufti says
Was soooooo excited about this. Measured and weighed to the letter. Chilled for 2 hours but they wouldn’t melt into a cookie shape, they were like ufo saucers. 🙁
Tasted good though.
Zoha says
HI there! Could be an oven issue. What settings did you use?
Kqmufti says
I have the feeling it’s an oven issue as well. For some reason my oven requires everything to bake longer to cook at the same settings which are required. Thanks for the reply. J’adore your quick chocolate cake and not ready to give up on the cookies. Working through most of your recipes. Can’t wait to continue.
Zoha says
Aww, thank you so much for the love. I agree ovens can make a big difference. The best thing about cookies is you can bake them one at a time from the fridge / freezer at different oven settings, times, pans etc to figure out the best combination 🙂
Christian says
Hello, Zoha!
I made these cookies tonight to bring to my mother for Mother's Day tomorrow and they turned out amazing! The consistency was soft yet chewy and the chocolate was gooey throughout. The flavor and aroma was incredible. I followed your recipe exactly and had no issues at all. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe! 😊
Zoha says
Aww, thanks so much Christian! Your mom is lucky 🙂
Aisumi says
is the batter supposed to be oily when ur mixing the wet ingredients cus I reduced the sugar to 110 grams but when I mixed everything it was really oily. baked some were flat some were not
Zoha says
I have already told you if you change the recipe , the result will not be right. Then giving the recipe 2 or 3 stars after you didn't follow it is really unfair.
Sareen says
Can I at first chill the dough then give it ball shapes ? and can I make the dough balls a bit taller would it be more chunky and thicker?
Zoha says
No, make the balls first as the chilled dough will be too hard 🙂 For chunky cookies you can also freeze the balls first!
Falak says
I absolutely ADORE these cookies! The sweetness ratio is perfect - they’re not too sickly sweet even with all the chocolate add ins, and absolutely moreish. The texture is perfect and they taste like they’re from a bakery even when baking from frozen. I’ve had cookies in the oven almost every day this week as my family can’t seem to get enough of these either! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us Zoha, can’t wait to try your other delicious recipes 😋💜
Zoha says
You absolutely made my day. Thank you SOOOO much!
Sareen says
how long can I freeze the dough?
Zoha says
TBH I've kept the balls frozen for almost a month haha
Hayley R says
I have been using this recipe for over a year now. Huge hit every single time. I’ve been using it since before the coffee was added, so I don’t include that and they’re still great. Would recommend adding it for flavor, im just too lazy to buy instant coffee!
Zoha says
Thank you so much for the love, Hayley!
Saajidah Motala says
super good recipe
lam says
i absolutely love this recipe and it has been my go to cookie recipe, but i have just started dieting and i wanted to incorporate this in my deficit somehow so i would love to see some nutrition information ( calories ) 🙏
zzzzka says
hi. I tried following the recipe but I used palm sugar instead of brown sugar. I've read somewhere that I can just 1:1 ratio when substituting brown sugar with palm sugar. however, my final. product have cake/sponge-like texture in the middle. why do you think this happens? the only difference is I used 3/4 chocolate from the original recipe, other than that no difference
Zoha says
Hi there - it's possible the type of sugar made the difference. Also, did you chill the dough long enough?
Mallory says
I replaced the milk chocolate with salted caramel chips from Trader Joe’s and topped with a little flaky sea salt. Amazing!
Zoha says
YUM I need to try that too!
Aisumi says
why did the batter become oily? I reduced the sugar to 110 grams cus we dont like it too sweet but it turned really oily batter is this normal. i used 140 Grams of butter and browned it accordingly as this isn't my first time Browning butter.
Zoha says
Hi Aisumi. You reduced a dry ingredient which helps absorb butter significantly, that's why the batter didn't turn out right. Sugar plays many roles for texture in addition to adding sweetness. I don't recommend going under 150g total sugar for this reason
Zubin says
The best cookies I have ever had. Tastes amazing, mind blowing frrrrrrr. Loved it.
Zainab Kagalwala says
Love your recipes they r fab
Had tried this cookie recipe it turned out perfect🥰🥰
Mahrukh Durrani says
Literally amazing!!!!
5 stars
I have made them several times using your exact recipe and everyone loved it so much
Meena says
Legit the best I've ever made and tried
Neha says
Hi Zoha! I tried this recipe a few months ago. It was a huge hit among family and friends. Love love loveeee these cookies! Absolutely delish!!
Sundus says
Tried these cookies multiple times and they are always so delicious and get tons of praise. I know the recipe is great because mine turn out great even with not very high quality products.
Zoha says
Thank you, Sundus 🙂 <3
Najia Siddiqui says
Tried this recipe multiple times, always a hit , even recommended it to some friends and their's also turned out great. thank you for a trusty recipe.
Zoha says
Thank you so much!
Liz Mathews says
This is the best cookie recipe I’ve tried so far 😍 simple to follow and comes out perfectly EVERY.TIME ! the brown butter adds depth to the overall taste . Thank you Zoha .
Zoha says
Brown butter is definitely magic!
Saema Khan says
My go to cookie recipe
Always turns out soooo well
Perfect recipe
Saarah Naleem says
The ABSOLUTE BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever!! Whenever I bake them for anyone I always get the best feedback. Alhamdulillah! This will be the only CCC recipe I’ll ever use in my life ❤️✨ in shaa Allah
Zoha says
I am so honored! Thank you!
amelia says
I'm a teen who enjoys baking and this is by far the best recipe I've ever tried. They turned out amazing, and my friends loved them !! They were too sweet for me, but I was so proud of the way the recipe turned out. Thank you so much 🫶🏼
Zoha says
Really really happy to read thsi!
Ulfat Umair says
this is the Legit ONLY recipe i have tried for cookies and never looked back.. my family love this cookie alot.. and i follow the full recipe.. it doesn't disappoints you.. ♥️♥️ thank u so much zoya.. for the wonderful and such easy recipe to follow . 😘
Zoha says
:') Thank you Ulfat!
Nuska says
Ooooo it was gooodddd!!
Trust me I ain't fan of trying online recipes but this recipe made me try a few other recipes of yours as well!!😘♥️
Zoha says
SO SO glad!
Tahleel says
^made these chocolate chip cookies, and they turned out PERFECT!!! 🥹♥️
I wish there was picture sharing option..
Zoha says
Honestly i would love pics on my IG! 🙂
Areeba says
I only try the recipes from Zoha and never have I been disappointed. They are just the best. Nothing less than something incredibly delicious. I loveeee these cookies
Zoha says
Thank you!!
Khadija says
I always go back to this recipe, it’s honestly the best. We love to pair these cookies with ice cream and they stay soft for daysss. I also froze a batch last time and it was the easiest dessert every time, I had unexpected guests (or even midnight cravings) 😋😋😋
Zoha says
So so much love for you, thank you!
Mahrukh says
The best chocolate chip cookies recipe ever!
a says
best cookies ever and best recipe creator to match !! never had a recipe of yours go wrong and i've tried at least half a dozen ❤️
Zoha says
AH that makes me so incredibly happy!
Rimsha says
BEST recipe ever!!! made them so many times😍😍
Rabia Jawad says
I always make and freeze cookies with this recipe..love it
Sana Mazhar says
Its is hands down the best cookie recipe ever, comes out perfect everytime!!!!
Asna Aysha says
This is the best recipe I have ever tried ❤️❤️❤️
This made me popular in my own home 😂😂
Zoha says
HAHAHAHA
Mishal says
Hi! I followed the recipe as you mentioned. But from ingredients available in Pakistan. No gooey centre and the cookies were a little hard after cooling down
Zoha says
Hi Mishal! I think that sounds like overbaking actually
Ayushi Himthani says
The best cookie recipe ever. It came out perfect in the first time ❤️
Zoha says
Yay!
Ally says
This the first and only recipe I use to make cookies. Theee best!! All your recipes are amazing. You are my go to baker for any dessert recipe 🤗
Zoha says
:') Love you!
Maria says
Loved loved loved the cookies. I have tried so many recipes before but i could never achieve the gooey texture. They would always end up hard and flaky. But thanks to ur recipe and step by step instructions.. my kids finally love my cookies
Keep up the great work ♥️
Zoha says
You truly made my day, thank you!
Hina says
Thanks for sharing your recipe it was nice, my kids loved it.
Giorgia says
The best cookie recipe. I always use this recipe and the result is always great!
I’ve been experimenting in reducing the amount of sugar used and butter, and the outcome is still good 👍☺️
Zoha says
Thank you Giorgia!!! I love that you're able to adjust it to your preferences 🙂
Taeba Tofique says
Soooooo good!!!
Mk says
I discovered Zoha last year and have been making these cookies since. This is honestly the best cookie recipe!! I’ve made it for all family and friends and everyone is obsessed. Thanks Zoha! 🫶🏼
Zoha says
I am completely honored, thank you!
Sephora Hassan says
the only cookie recipe that truly is a no fail! super easy and delicious!
Zoha says
Thank youuuu
Maham Umer says
These cookies are truly elite, they taste like some fancy French bakery cookie. And I really rationed the batter for a few days cause I wanted to enjoy one cookie everyday!
Zoha says
I do the exact same thing :')
Maniha Batool says
this is the only cookies recipe I've tried and honestly, I don't think I have to try any other. 10/10. this is perfect.
Zoha says
:') I might cry
Sana Khan says
When I had made these the first time, it was legit my first attempt at making cookies. I followed the recipe to the T, and it came out way better than any cookies I’d ever tasted. The rest is history. I’m now known in my son’s kindergarten to make the “best cookies in the world”- the teachers said that, not me! 🙂
Zoha says
AWWW I am SO glad you gave them a shot! Your son is so lucky 🙂
Kanza says
Safe, very very safe receipe if you follow all the steps you will end up with amazing cookies that can beat any decent dessert shop cookies. I have made these after a day and also after freezing for a month and they tasted absolute divine either way!
Zoha says
Makes me so happy, thank you!
Safia says
Actually be best cookie recipe. Have put a bunch in the freezer for future treats. Measurements and instructions are so accurate
Zoha says
I am so so pleased to hear that!
Elena says
I made them so often that now I don’t need to check the amount of ingredients 😂 I love these cookies and always having a few in the freezer ❤️
Zoha says
HAHAHA I love that so much!
Fatima Asghar says
i tried it and the cookies came out phenomenal! no exaggeration ♥️
Zoha says
:') Made my day!
Aisha says
Literally made these yesterday and m'A, so so so good!
Zoha says
AW yay!!
Safa Aurangzeb says
The cookies are soft and gooie. I have made them following the same recipe and they did not turn out overly sweet. The brown butter takes the flavour to a whole new level. Everyone loved the cookies esp fresh from the oven. Great recipe!!!
Zoha says
I am so pleased you loved them! 🙂
Rabia Mohsin says
Every time i try any recipe of yours it turns out absolutely delicious. Love your work
Zoha says
Means a lot to me - thank you!
Faiza says
Amazing and easy!!
This recipe yields perfect cookies if followed correctly!
Zoha says
Thank you, Faiza 🙂
Arooj says
Ive followed this recipe thrice and it turned out perfect .
Zoha says
Thank you, Arooj!
Sania says
Loved the cookie recipe and the brownie recipe is just amazing.
Zoha says
Thank you Sania!
Rabbiyah Abdul Razzaq says
BESTEST Fool Proof Recipe!! I have made them for like 50 times at least and they turn out amazing always. it's my go-to recipe now.
Zoha says
I am so honored - thank you!
Babang Calderon says
The BESSSSTTTT!!!!
Zoha says
THANK YOU!
Mutahira Khalid says
Followed the recipe to the T, and the cookies turned out amazing!!
Zoha says
SO glad to hear that 🙂
Alisha says
I followed the recipe exactly but what could the reason have been for me to only end up with 7 cookie dough balls instead of 10?
Zoha says
Hi Alisha - maybe you just made them bigger?
Shanoo says
These were the best cookies I have ever tried!!
Zoha says
:') Thank you!