Searching for THE BEST, easy chocolate chip cookie recipe to make for your family? Try my Mom’s Famous Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies for incredibly soft, gooey, and delicious chocolate chip cookies! These homemade chocolate chip cookies are made with self-rising flour and are SO EASY to make.
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Mom’s Famous Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Hey Everyone! Today you’re in for a serious treat with one of my favorite recipes of all time! In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m sharing with you my Mom’s Famous Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe, and let me tell ya- they’re absolutely DELICIOUS.
I know literally everyone out there always boasts to have the best chocolate chip cookies, but TRULY these are THE BEST homemade chocolate chip cookies, no contest.
These homemade chocolate chip cookies are oh so soft and ooey gooey thanks to these delicious chocolate chips, and trust me when I say you won’t be able to eat just one.
Oh, and in case you were wondering about the name, they really are famous! She won 1st place at our County Fair when she was only a teenager for her delicious and easy chocolate chip cookie recipe.
If you want to learn how to make my Mom’s Famous and Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies, then keep reading for the full easy chocolate chip cookies recipe and a special gifting idea below for Mother’s Day!
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Easy Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
My Mom’s Famous and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of my favorite treats to make (and eat), and beyond the delicious flavor they’re my favorite because they’re an easy homemade cookie recipe with few ingredients.
As someone who loves to bake and cook, I’m all about easy recipes that aren’t overly complicated and if you are too, you’ll love her simple chocolate chip cookie recipe. For as long as I can remember, my mom has always used self-rising flour in her cookie recipes and it makes things so much simpler.
Seriously, if you’ve never tried self rising flour cookies give these a try and you’ll never go back to using all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt again. They always turn out perfectly delicious and are so easy to make!
Best Tools to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Mixing Bowls
- Rubber Spatulas
- Electric Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Cookie Scoop Set
- Cookie Sheets
- Pre-Cut Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
- Cookie Airtight Storage Containers
For me, making my Mom’s cookies brings back so many childhood memories. I honestly think we all have that one food item that takes us all back, and for me it’s chocolate chip cookies.
I can remember countless times being in the kitchen with my two brothers and my Mom, making a huge batch of her easy chocolate chip cookies, and it was always so much fun to help mix up the batter, carefully scoop out the cookie dough on the pans, and wait anxiously until the timer went off and they were cool enough to eat.
There’s seriously nothing better than eating warm cookies with a cold glass of milk, and enjoying it with the people you love the most. And now, as a Mother myself, I get to share those wonderful traditions with my own two precious boys, and make special memories in the process.
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Mom’s Famous Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 30-60 cookies depending on size 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Searching for the best, easy chocolate chip cookie recipe to make for your family? Try my Mom’s Famous Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies for incredibly soft, gooey, and delicious chocolate chip cookies! These homemade chocolate chip cookies are made with self-rising flour and are so easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter* (2 sticks)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (I like to use 1/2 light and 1/2 dark)
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 12 oz package chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix butter, egg, and vanilla in large mixing bowl
- Add in sugar and brown sugar until creamy consistency has been reached
- Slowly add in flour 1/2 cup at a time until combined
- Carefully stir in chocolate chips
- Spray cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper
- Evenly spoon out cookie dough balls onto cookie sheet
- Place in 375 degrees preheated oven for 8-11 minutes until the sides and bottom are a light golden brown
Notes
- Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature but not overly soft or melted. I usually set mine out a couple hours before I want to make my cookies.
- Dough can be refrigerated if you don’t want to bake your cookies immediately.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days
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Oh and isn’t my polka dot platter the cutest? My Mother-in-law bought it for me a few years ago and I just love using it for serving my warm, delicious cookies.
While I couldn’t find an exact replica of it online, this red one is made by the same brand and it’s such great quality!
A Mother’s Day Gift from the Heart
I don’t know about ya’ll but the most special gifts to me are the ones that are homemade. In case you want to make a batch of these delicious and easy homemade chocolate chip cookies for your own Mom, I created these cute little gift tags that can easily be printed at home on cardstock.
I purchased the jar from the Dollar Tree and used pink twine (also from Dollar Tree) to tie on the gift tag with a bow. You could also use these miniature mason jars, which would be SO cute!
Printable Mother’s Day Gift Tags
These jars full of chocolate chip cookies are such a cute and simple gift that’s made with love, and I think any Mother out there would definitely appreciate it (especially filled with my yummy chocolate chip cookies!) 🙂
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Hope you loved today’s post on my Mom’s Famous Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies! I hope you’ll give these delicious and easy self-rising flour cookies a try the next time you’re craving chocolate chip cookies.
What special memories do you have with your Mom? Is there a particular food item that takes you back to your childhood? Let me know in the comments below!
Thanks for stopping by!- Cara
Brenda says
I jumped first to the recipe, and clicked “print recipe”. It lists “2 cups/4 sticks butter” and I immediately thought that was crazy! Back to article and it is half that amount – whew!
I wonder if some people that mentioned dough was to soft or runny followed the “print” version?
Kindly Unspoken says
Hmm, that’s so strange! Whenever I click on it, it has the same amounts as listed in the recipe. The print recipe page is just the printed version of the original recipe, so it should be word for word the exact same. Sounds like it might have been some glitch in the plugin itself, but I appreciate you giving me a heads up. Sorry for the confusion!
Oriana says
Just made these now and they are DELICIOUS. Very soft, perfect amount of chewy texture and all-around superb! Thank you!
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
Awesome, I’m so glad to hear you love them! Enjoy! 🙂
Sarah says
These are terrific. I will only make these from now on! The perfect consistency and flavor for myself and family. Thank you for the recipe
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank you so much! So glad you found your new go-to recipe! 🙂
J says
How much is a cup of softened butter? I see this a lot and don’t get it. Like is it chopped up to fit in the cup, or is it how much would fit in a cup if it was melted? The difference between those two is a lot.
Its sold in ounces/grams so why does the unit of measure change when it comes to recipes?
Kindly Unspoken says
Hi J, sorry for the confusion. 1 cup is the equivalent to 2 sticks of butter. In regards to butter in baking, sticks are 8 tablespoons (which equals 1/2 cup). On the side of a butter package, you’ll typically find a chart listing how much 1 tbsp is, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/2 cup which is 1 full stick. And yes, it’s just 2 sticks of butter softened to room temperature, NOT MELTED. I hope that helps clarify!
J says
Thanks for replying. I’m from Australia, so our butter is sold in grams, typically 250g or 500g, which is why i get confused when i see this. So 2 sticks is about 225g, which if it was in liquid form would fill 1 cup. I’m thankful for conversion charts, otherwise id have to melt it down just to see how much is needed.
J says
Amazing
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! So glad you loved them!
Evan says
Thank you for this!! I accidentally bought self-rising flour for cookies and was bummed that I wouldn’t find a good recipe…well..this one is BETTER than the cookie recipes with regular flour! I love the texture and they are really easy to make!! Thanks!
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
Yay! So glad you loved them. Thanks for commenting/reviewing. Have a great weekend! 🙂
Cynthia R. says
I searched for countless chocolate chip cookie recipes with self rising flour and I came across this one which I truly enjoyed and thought it seemed really easy to make. This was my 1st time making the chocolate chip cookies and they came out amazing!! Thank you for sharing! My family loved them! I took pictures!
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
I’m so happy you all loved them! Thanks for taking the time to comment/review them. Have a great week! 🙂
Sarah says
Wonderful recipe!!! Made them today and really enjoyed the cookies. Will be using this recipe from now on, thanks!! 🙂 🙂
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I’m so happy to hear you loved them! Have a wonderful week! 🙂
Amit says
Can i make them with regular white granulated sugar?
Kindly Unspoken says
Yes, white sugar works great!
Kristi Stephenson says
These really are the best chocolate chip cookies! My son has an egg allergy, and I have tried various cookie recipes. My search for the best one ended here. For anyone else needing to substitute the egg, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce works very well in this recipe. Thank you for posting this recipe!
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
I’m so glad to hear that Kristi and thanks for sharing the egg substitute recommendation. Enjoy!
Nakita says
I loved these! I have a question though. I let the butter and the egg get to room temp before starting. Once I mixed everything in my dough was almost powdery but once I balled I up it sort of stuck together so I added more butter which was great but it was super salt for some reason lol. Either way they were fantastic! Didn’t know if u had any tips
★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
Glad you enjoyed them! Did you use salted butter? I personally always use unsalted for cookies. Also, if your dough is ever too sticky, it’s best to refrigerate it so that they will bake more evenly. Hope that helps!
Margie says
OMGOODNESS Mom’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies are delicious!!! They were so easy to make and came out perfectly. I rolled them into balls prior to baking and they came out moist and oh so yummy!!!! Thank you for such an easy and delicious cookie!!! This is definitely a keeper! I can’t wait to try your Iced Oatmeal Cookie next……
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks so much Margie! I’m so glad you enjoyed them and appreciate you taking the time to comment/review them. You’ll love the Iced Oatmeal Cookies too! 🙂
Anthony Kiosoglous says
Dear Cara, Thank you for a lovely recipe. My 8 and 3 y.o. daughters were wanting to make choc-chip cookies. We only had self-raising flour, found your recipe, and 30minutes later, amazingly tasty cookies. The girls had so much fun in making them. Thanks, Anthony K
Kindly Unspoken says
I’m so glad to hear that Anthony! Love that you and your daughters enjoyed them. Thanks so much for commenting. 🙂
Amanda F. says
Wonderful. Needed a simple cookie recipe and these turned out great. The recipe is easy to tweak too when you need to replace an ingredient or two. I had to replace the egg with peanut butter and use half chocolate chips half peanuts. The texture is absolutely perfect. I have bookmarked this recipe.
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks so much Amanda! So glad to hear you loved them and that sounds great with peanuts and peanut butter in it too! Have a great weekend. 🙂
Kaitlyn says
Hi! This recipe looks amazing!! I was just wondering whether I could freeze and store the cookie dough. Thank you 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Hey Kaitlyn – thank you! Yes, you can totally freeze these. Simply refrigerate the dough for 1 hour after making them, roll them up into balls, and place into a freezer-safe ziplock bag or container. You can freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to bake, you pop them right into your pre-heated oven, and you can expect to bake them an additional 1-2 minutes from the regular time. Hope you enjoy them! 🙂
Kim H says
Hello! Let me just say these cookies are amazing!
I made them on yesterday and put them in the refrig for about and hour. Absolutely delicious, buttery and plus I used extra vanilla. This recipe gets 10 👍 Thank you so much for this delicious cookies… My family loved them!
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank you SO much Kim! So glad you all enjoyed them and I appreciate you taking the time to comment/rate them. Have an amazing day! 🙂
Jan Lester says
Hi Cara! I got a craving for chocolate chip cookies and had a bag of chocolate chips left over from Christmas baking. I didn’t have enough flour on hand for the recipe on the chocolate chip bag, which is the one I always make and is the one I grew up on. I also only use self-rising flour and have for years. I started searching on Pinterest (which I love) and ran across your recipe. After looking at the list of ingredients, I decided to make them. They were so easy to make. These are the BEST chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever eaten. Nestle toll house is not as good ( in my opinion). They just melt in your mouth, especially after they have cooled down and set for a while. This is my new recipe. Thank you for sharing your mom’s recipe. They are awesome! I don’t usually send my email on these sites, but I had to after I made these cookies, they rock! 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Hi Jan! This comment makes me so happy and I’m SO glad you enjoyed your cookies. Thanks so much for your sweet words and I appreciate you taking the time to share how they turned out for you. Hope you and your family enjoy these for years to come! 🙂
Lisa McGhee says
Question,, you said in a comment that’s it’s best to chill the dough for a couple hours before baking but the directions doesnt say anything about chilling the dough. Do you have to chill the dough? Thank you.
Kindly Unspoken says
It’s mostly just personal preference. If I’m not in a hurry I will chill the dough because it helps all the flavors come together, but most of the time I don’t and it turns out excellent. Hope you love them once you try them out!
Mrs. Sandra Davis says
My first time making Chocolate Chip cookies. Yes, I know that is strange as I am 64 years old and always made cheesecakes because that is what my husband likes the most. I only had Self-Rising Flour on hand and I can only get semi-sweet chocolate chips where I live now, as we were transferred to Qatar with my husband’s job. I wasn’t sure how big the cookie drops were suppose to be, so I used my medium size ice cream scoop. They took 12 minutes in my gas oven. Wow these turned out great. I am not the biggest chocolate fan and made them for my Aussie husband. I am from Charleston, SC, but even I like them to have a couple. I had made some Chocolate Chip Cranberry Pistachio for my Christmas Party next week, which this recipe would do for that also. Thank you so much for having posted this. I will never buy a store bought Chocolate Chip cookie again.
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
So glad you enjoyed these cookies and our enjoying baking all different kinds now! Hope you have a Merry Christmas with your family!
E Reid says
Do you use light or dark brown sugar
Kindly Unspoken says
I used light brown sugar, but you can always use half of each if you prefer. 🙂
Sabah says
Hi can’t wait to make these cookies. Heard so many great reviews. I have one question, can you make them into shapes or just rolled cookies. Please let me know as I would like to make them for my son’s upcoming birthday party.
Thank you
Kindly Unspoken says
Hi Sabah- I’ve never tried making them into shapes so I’m not sure they would work. I personally always roll them into balls and they turn out excellent that way. (If you try them as shapes and they do work out, please let me know – I’d love to share!) Hope your son has a wonderful birthday and you all enjoy the cookies! 🙂
Brenda says
I believe the steps of your recipe are our of order. I think your #6 should be #2. We made them that way and they were yummy.
Thanks.
Kindly Unspoken says
Hi Brenda- thanks so much for catching that! My recipe card pulled the steps incorrectly when I updated it recently. So glad you all enjoyed the cookies! 🙂
Daniels says
Best chocolate chip cookies!!! My kids love it. Try a twist with white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts instead of semi sweet chocolate chips. ???
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I’ll have to try that- sounds delicious!
Kecia says
Cara, these cookies were easy to make and oh so scrumptious! 6 were gone IMMEDIATELY! Thank you for sharing your Mom’s recipe. It is a keeper!
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
Aw thanks Kecia! Glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
Natalie says
So my cookies look like a pancake on the pan. I don’t know what I did wrong. I followed the directions exactly. Except for the chocolate chips. I used soy. And the sugar, I used 2 scoops of a 1/3 measuring cup because I didn’t have a 2/3. And I put my 2 sticks of butter in the microwave to soften them. I’m sure I did something wrong, but what?
Kindly Unspoken says
Hmm, sounds like it might have been the butter. You want to make sure it is only slightly softened and not melted. I’d try mixing it all up again and refrigerating overnight and then baking and see if that helps. That usually helps with issues with spreading. Hope they turn out next time- they’re delicious! 🙂
Baker says
How much cookie dough did you put on the sheet to make it the same size as yours?
Kindly Unspoken says
I did a regular sized spoon full of dough rolled into balls! Hope that helps!
Magan says
These turned out GREAT I prefer you to try these, It is just a good.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you Magan!
Linda says
Can you use regular flour instead of self rising flour?
Kindly Unspoken says
Yes, you would just have to add the salt and baking soda if using all-purpose. 🙂
Linda says
How much of each?
Montessahall says
Hi Cara- You had me at self rising flour! I have been looking for a chocolate chip cookie recipe that uses this kind of flour. With no measuring of salt, baking powder or baking soda it makes baking much easier and tastier. I will be trying this recipe tomorrow. Thanks!
Kindly Unspoken says
Oh I’m so glad you like the recipe! Yes, I’m a big fan of self-rising flour, it takes all that measuring and guesswork out! 🙂 Enjoy!
Psychic Nest says
Hi Cara,
It is such a pleasure being in your beautiful blog again. These chocolate cookies look absolutely delicious, I wish I had a bunch right now! Also thank you for sharing your childhood memories.
I remember when I was a kid and my mom was trying to make cookies. me and my sister would somehow mess up the ingredients. My mom would just send us to play and continue the recipe by herself. I suppose we subconsciously wanted to play and that’s why we were messing up with the cookies!
Thank you for the recipe! Have a beautiful day!
Zaria
Kindly Unspoken says
Aw, thank-you so much for your kind words, and sharing your childhood story! It’s always funny how certain foods make you recall memories from your childhood. 🙂
Amberjane says
I love chocolate chip cookies and these look fantastic Cara – Thank you for sharing with Pin-worthy Wednesday
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Amber! Hope you’ll give them a try! 🙂
Dee says
Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you Dee! Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite too! 🙂
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe at the #RecipeSharingParty! I hope to see you next week. Pinned and Yummed. Please visit #OverTheMoon on Sunday or #ThursdayFavoriteThings for more sharing fun! Don’t forget to Comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit and you get a chance to be featured! Happy Mother’s Day!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Marilyn! 🙂
Chelsee says
These look so yummy! I bet the kids love these! Great recipe! Thanks so much for linking up for the Best of the Blogosphere!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Chelsee! My boys devoured them! 🙂
Leigh says
These look like some awesome chocolate chip cookies!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I might be a little biased, but they are delicious! 😉
katie says
These look absolutely DELICIOUS!
xx katie // a touch of teal
Kindly Unspoken says
Somehow I missed this comment until now, sorry about that! Thank-you so much! They are the best! 🙂
Ashley says
I agree! Cookies and milk are the best!
Kindly Unspoken says
They really are! 🙂
The Southern Thing says
Pinned and will be trying this! Holy yum!!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! Enjoy! 🙂
Sara says
These look SO GOOD!!!! I also love your polka dot platter!! I have a set of mixing bowls that would match it perfectly!!! 😉
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! My Mother-in-law bought it for me a few years ago, and I adore it! 🙂
Tamara Goyette says
I think I may be hinting to my husband to make these with our daughter for me.
Kindly Unspoken says
Hope you all enjoy them! 🙂
Stephanie says
Those look so good!! We made cookies today. We’ll I made cookies and my toddler played with the sprinkles.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! Haha I know how that goes 😉
Ros Emely@stressfreemommies says
Sooo delicious! Love chocolate chip cookies and I rather them every chance I get, lol. Yours look Super moist and just perfect!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! 🙂
Jenelle says
Love those TAGS!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! 🙂
Heather Davis says
Yum! Now I NEED a chocolate chip cookie!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks! Sending them your way 🙂
Molly says
Those cookies look like they have the perfect texture! Yummy!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! They are so soft, moist, and delicious! 🙂
Kristin Cook says
YUM! Chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorites! My mom has an awesome recipe that will probably always be my favorite, but these look really yummy too!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I can’t blame you for loving your mom’s recipe the most- it’s simply how it’s supposed to be! We all have our favorites, and I think that’s wonderful 🙂
ellesees.net says
omg can you send those through the screen? i could use a cookie or four with my coffee right now. they look delish! and that’s so cool your mom won with this recipe!
Kindly Unspoken says
Sending them your way now!-haha & I thought so too! 🙂
Kristin says
I think chocolate chip cookies are very personal…we all have our own versions!
However, there is nothing better than a chocolate chip cookie, right?
I’ve been eating chocolate chip pancakes (homemade) for dinner because I want cookies but won’t go there for dinner (yet).
Kindly Unspoken says
I agree, we all have our taste preferences, but I think we all have those certain recipes that our family members (Mom, Grandma, etc.) just make so well and nothing else compares. Chocolate Chip Pancakes sound delish!
Allison Jones says
These look SO good! I’ve been craving some homemade chocolate chip cookies so this recipe is right on time.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Allison! Hope you enjoy them! 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
These look awesome! Thick and chewy and loaded with chips — perfect for mom 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I think any Mom would love cookies as a gift 🙂
michelle says
as a self proclaimed cookie monster I love finding new recipes! i love that these are famous
Kindly Unspoken says
Haha I love that you are a self-proclaimed cookie monster! 😉 & Thank-you!
Denay DeGuzman says
I love baking chocolate chip cookies. Last night I baked up two yummy batches for my husband’s work. But I enjoy trying out new recipes. Your cookies look absolutely fabulous! 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I bet he enjoyed that! 🙂
suzanne says
These look SO GOOD and so chewy! My mouth is watering!
http://mykindofsweet.com/
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Suzanne, they are so delicious! 🙂
Chelsie Carr says
I love me a good chocolate chip cookie! These look so tasty!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! 🙂
Starr @ Starrhealthyself says
Homemade chocolate chip cookies are amazing and very homey. This post makes me want to throw some together tonight
Kindly Unspoken says
I agree, Starr! Hope you’ll give them a try 🙂
Carol @ The Red Painted Cottage says
I love chocolate chip cookies and these look so great!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Carol! 🙂
Kait says
Those cookies look amazing! I love that you can see how moist (and delicious) they are 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Kait! 🙂
Marta says
Oh yum this look amazing and I’m always up for trying a new chocolate chip cookie recipe!! Thanks for sharing this family recipe!
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
Kindly Unspoken says
You’re welcome! They taste so good, Marta! 🙂
Simera says
I’m a sucker for chocolate chip cookies and these look so delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
BEAUTETUDE
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! 🙂
Klauss says
Great gift idea for Mother’s Day! So cute 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! 🙂
LIndsay says
Chocolate chip cookies are something I can never pass up! They’re my favorite treat! These look amazing… can’t wait to make them!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks! Hope you enjoy them 🙂
Mistle says
I am a huge lover of Chocolate Chip cookies!!! So this recipe is right up my ally! They look so delicious! Thank You for sharing your mom’s recipe!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! Hope you’ll give them a try 🙂
Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side says
Yum! I need these right now!
Kindly Unspoken says
They are delicious! 🙂
Tricia's Mostly Healthy Life says
I think I might be a little mad at these cookies right now! LOL. I really would love to have some *or all of them* right now.
Kindly Unspoken says
Haha, they are pretty amazing, not gonna lie 😉
Rachel says
What a sweet gift! They look so yummy!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks! 🙂
Pamela @ Sequins & Sea Breezes says
I absolutely adore chocolate chip cookies and these look beyond yummy! I love how thick they are! I have to try these!! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! They are so soft and delicious! 🙂
Kate @ Green Fashionista says
Holy deliciousness! Cookies are a huge weakness of mine, especially chocolate chip 😀
Green Fashionista
Kindly Unspoken says
Mine too! These are soo good!
Rhiannon says
Lately I have been into adding a dash of cardamom to my chocolate chip cookies… honestly, is there a better comfort food on Earth?
Kindly Unspoken says
How interesting, I’ll have to try that sometime! & I agree, it’s simply the best snack! 🙂
Timothy Ferguson says
Thanks Cara for writing this about your Mommy. I love my Mommy but I think that your Mommy is the best in the world. She is not only a wonderful wife but she has always been truly the best to you and your 2 brothers. You are a great mother to you your 2 boys. Thanks and Happy Mothers day to you Tink! Love you. P.S. These cookies are the best.
★★★★★
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks, Dad. Love you too!
Samantha says
This is so sweet, and I can’t wait to try the recipe! I love making my mom’s recipes. My brother and I always joke about how even though we follow her recipes exactly our food never tastes as good as when she makes it. 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! Haha I’m like that with some of my Mom’s recipes too. It’s always better when she makes chili and lasagna 🙂
Emily says
These look amazing! There is nothing better than homemade chocolate chip cookies, brilliant mother’s day gift idea!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Emily! I think simple gifts are sometimes the way to go 🙂
Nikki says
I LOVE me some chocolate chip cookies so I’ll have to try out your mom’s famous recipe!
Kindly Unspoken says
Hope you like them! 🙂
Holly says
I love a good cookie recipe. I will have to try this one out.
Kindly Unspoken says
They are so good, Holly! 🙂
Aishwarya S says
Your praise about your mom’s cookies makes me want to try these out! They look very tempting!! 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
They are delicious! I bet you’ll love them 😉
chelsea jacobs says
This is such a cute gift idea!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I know I’d love to receive homemade cookies 🙂
SMD @ Life According to Steph says
Great idea!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you!
Rachel says
Is one cup of butter accurate or was one stick meant? I followed the directions to a T but mine also came out like a pancake. I even tried chilling the dough.
Kindly Unspoken says
Hi Rachel! Sorry to hear the recipe didn’t turn out for you. Yes, it’s 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) and this is pretty standard for most cookie recipes. There are so many variables with why something might not turn out right- it could be the weather, could be the ingredients themselves (you want to ensure nothing is expired), and always double-check you’re adding the right ratios of everything. When cookies turn out flat, it’s typically a sign that you didn’t have enough of a rising agent in your dough. I always use self-rising flour for these cookies but if you don’t have that you can use all-purpose flour + baking soda and salt. I’m sorry I can’t be more of help, but I hope you’ll give it another go – they really are delicious cookies! 🙂
Rhiannon says
These look so light and chewy, my husband would eat every last one of them and ask for more!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! Haha that sounds like my husband! 🙂
Melissa @ Now You're Cookin' says
I don’t think I’ve ever met a homemade chocolate chip cookie I didn’t like! Lovely texture on these ones!!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I agree, chocolate chip cookies are so good! 🙂
Caitlin says
These look delicious – there really is nothing better than homemade chocolate chip cookies! I love how you packaged them for a gift – it’s so cute and makes a perfect gift!
xx, Caitlin
http://www.wandererandwolf.com
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! We like food gifts in my family! 🙂
Lily says
Girl…these look AMAZING! I am pinning and saving for later! I am going to do a no chocolate “diet” this month…so I’ll have to try these after May. Haha! Chocolate is my weakness and I over do it sometimes…but good gosh, I can’t wait to try these!
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! Oh wow, kudos to you for doing that and good luck! Hope after the month is up you’ll enjoy trying these- they’re delicious! 🙂
Jennifer says
Ohhh I need to try these! My husband’s grandma has a “secret” recipe that I always try to make (but can never perfect). I am addicted, haha. These look amazing.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I always love making my Mom and Grandma’s recipes 🙂
Emelia says
Chocolate chip cookies are my FAVORITE! My stepson’s recipe has the same ingredients, great minds think alike! I love your gift tags…I am totally printing those, thanks so much!
Kindly Unspoken says
Oh thank-you! Glad you liked them! And yes, clearly your step son knows his cookies! 🙂
Terumi says
There are so many cookie types, but chocolate chip are always my favorite!
Kindly Unspoken says
Mine too! Such a classic, delicious recipe 🙂
Crystal // Dreams, etc. says
I love chocolate chip cookies! I’ll have to try these out. 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Me too! Hope you like them! 🙂
Jennifer Ash says
Can you freeze left over batter?
Kindly Unspoken says
Yes you can!
Erin LFF says
Ooooh YUM! Chocolate chip cookies might just be my favorite dessert ever. 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! It’s always so hard to eat just one, right?! 🙂
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
This recipe looks a lot like my chocolate chip cookie one too! I LOVE the soft cookie. My mom’s recipe is hard. ICK! Sometimes mom doesn’t always know best 😉 he he he
Kindly Unspoken says
Me too! Soft cookies are the way to go 😉
Audrey says
Yummm!! These look delicious!!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you!
Casey says
I kind of feel the urge to go make some cookies like right now! My mom always makes the best chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon rolls, and chicken salad. I’m drooling just thinking about all those childhood favorites:)
Kindly Unspoken says
Oh yum, all of that sounds delicious! I love all of those things homemade 🙂
Gunjan says
OOOOO! I love chocolate chip cookies.
Kindly Unspoken says
Me too, Gunjan! They are my fave! 🙂
katelyn chef says
OMG! SOOOO yummy Cara-I think I’ll have to try-my mom loves choc. chips!
Katelyn
theyellowspectacles.com
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Katelyn! Hope you both enjoy them! 🙂
Emily says
Those cookies look perfect! I may be one of the few people whose mom pretty much never baked so I am always looking for good recipes!!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Emily! Hope you enjoy making them 🙂
Candy says
Who doesn’t love or want a chocolate chip cookie. They do make great gifts.
Kindly Unspoken says
I agree Candy! Who needs jewelry or flowers when you can have cookies? 😉
Rebecca Jo says
There is nothing better then classic chocolate chip cookies.
I should totally make a jar for my momma… circle of life sorta thing 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Oh I bet she’d love it! 🙂
Andrea says
Love the jar, love the plate, love the recipe and love the sentiment behind it!! So sweet!!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you!! 🙂
Kim says
These look amazing! One thing I love about chocolate chip cookies — most of us have a famous recipe for them handed down by our moms and that makes them so special. Thanks for sharing yours! XO -Kim
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! That’s what I love about it too- I mean it’s pretty much a given that what our mom’s and grandma’s make is amazing 🙂
Kristina @ Ms.Modify says
Just by looking at them I can tell they’re soft! I’m going to make these gluten free!
xo, Kristina
Kindly Unspoken says
Soft cookies are my favorite kind 🙂 Hope you enjoy your version of them, I bet they’ll be delicious!
Ashley says
Oh gosh I need these in my life!! These look amazing.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! They’re super delicious! 🙂
Whitney Jordan says
Those cookies look amazing!! I loved the prize wining story and all the happy memories you have with these cookies. I can’t wait to try this recipe and I hope my daughter feels the same way about chocolate chip cookies when she grows up.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! Aw, I bet she will. I think it’s wonderful how you’ve already got her so involved in the kitchen. 🙂
Trish says
These look absolutely amazing! I love chocolate chip cookies — one of my favorite comfort foods.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! I love cookies too 🙂
Hannah Stein says
Yum!!! These look and sound AMAZING you’re literally making my mouth water. I’ll definitely be trying these 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! Hope you enjoy them! 🙂
kathy @ more coffee, less talky says
GET IN MY BELLY!!!! although it made me sad that this uses regular flour. i do make a similar grain free version but let’s face it – grain free is just not the same!
Kindly Unspoken says
They’re so good! 🙂
Rachel Ritlop says
Omg I need to try these! I love chocolate chips cookies (I eat them everyday lol).
– Rachel | http://www.theconfusedmillennial.com
Kindly Unspoken says
They’re delicious, Rachel! 🙂
Julie says
OMG
You weren’t wrong! One just isn’t enough. Just come out of the oven are two straight away. I didn’t have brown sugar to added golden syrup instead delicious thank you
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! So glad you enjoyed it! And good to know on the brown sugar substitution! 🙂
Grace says
These are delicious! I had never made soft cookies before and was worried about overcooking them so may have taken them out of the oven too early, they came out a little bit too soft and crumbly.
But they taste fantastic!
Definitely not a problem! I served them with ice cream and we ate them with a spoon.
I’ll leave them in a minute or two longer next time and see how that goes.
Great recipe, so soft and buttery! I’ll definitely be trying this recipe out again soon😊
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Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks so much Grace! I’m so glad you all loved them!
Abby says
I love this because my mom also has a “famous” chocolate chip cookie recipe. I still use her recipe, and it reminds me of being back in her kitchen every time I do. What a special way to celebrate Mother’s Day!
Kindly Unspoken says
Aw, I love that! Thank-you!
Nadine says
Mmmm cookies!!! I know that I have special memories with my mom and sister when we were younger making sugar cookies. My mom always use to let us use the cookie cutters, pick what color frosting was going to go on them and frost them when they were ready. I love the gift tags you made too!
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Nadine! It’s always nice to look back on the special memories we have from our childhood. 🙂
deborah says
Hi. For the butter did you use salted or unsalted?
Thx so much.
Deborah
Kindly Unspoken says
Hi Deborah, I use unsalted. Hope you enjoy them! 🙂
linda says
Do you have to use self rising flour?
Kindly Unspoken says
I use self-rising because it’s easier, but you can use all-purpose. Just make sure you add the appropriate amount of baking soda/salt. 🙂
linda says
if using regular flour, what is the appropriate amount of baking soda and salt? Any other ingredients need to be changed?
Thanks
Deborah Parks says
I’m guessing the chocolate chips are semi sweet morsels instead of milk chocolate?
Kindly Unspoken says
Yes. You could use either, but I prefer semi-sweet for this recipe.
Deborah Parks says
Thank u so much. These are the best!!!
Stephanie Lewis says
Perfect cookies! Followed the directions and put them in the oven for 10 mins. They taste like KFC’s cookies.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thank-you! So glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
Marci T says
Made these today and they were delicious! Full of chocolate chips and with a great buttery taste! Crunchy around the edge and soft in the center! What more could you ask for!?
I have one question… my cookies puffed up in the oven and looked similar to the images on this recipe, but when I pulled them out of the oven, they flattened out to nothing. The chocolate chips protruded out of the flat cookie. Any suggestions or thoughts on why that might be? Thanks!
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Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks Marci! Without knowing exactly how you made them, it’s hard to say, but I’d recommend making sure your butter is softened to room temperature but not too soft, and chilling the dough in the refrigerator overnight or at least a couple hours before baking them. This helps them keep their shape better when baking and helps bring all the flavors out. Also, be sure and not to press down on the cookies when baking them. Hope that helps, and so glad you enjoyed them! 🙂