The Worst Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ready to bake The Worst Chocolate Chip Cookies ever? Don’t let the name fool you—these are the kind of “worst” that means dangerously addictive. Packed with gooey chocolate chips and creamy white chocolate, this easy cookie recipe uses everyday ingredients and is perfect for quick desserts or late-night cravings.

If you love this, you might also enjoy these other sweet treats: Best and Easiest Brownies, No Bake Oreo Pie, and this yummy Vegan Pumpkin Pie.

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• What is the Worst Chocolate Chip Cookies?
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Storage
• Ingredients
• Top Tips
• FAQ
• The Worst Chocolate Chip Cookies

What is the Worst Chocolate Chip Cookies?

The Worst Chocolate Chip Cookies is a cheeky name for what might become your new favorite cookie recipe! It combines rich butter, sweet white and brown sugars, and lots of chocolate chips to create that perfect soft-in-the-middle, crispy-on-the-edges bite.

There’s no fancy chilling or browning butter required—just mix, scoop, and bake! These cookies are perfect for everyday treats, holiday baking, or as a fun weekend bake with kids.

Substitutions

• Butter – Use coconut oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free version
• White sugar – Swap with coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener
• Brown sugar – Use more white sugar or maple syrup (adjust flour if using liquid)
• Vanilla extract – Almond extract or maple extract works well
• Chocolate chips – Use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even carob chocolate chips

Variations

• Cornstarch cookies – Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the flour mixture for extra soft cookies
• Extra chewy – Slightly underbake and cool on hot cookie sheets for chewier texture
• Nutty – Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans
• Double chocolate – Add cocoa powder for more chocolate flavor
• Holiday style – Stir in crushed peppermint or M&Ms

Storage

• Countertop – Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Fridge – Keeps well for 1 week, reheat to enjoy warm
• Freezer – Freeze dough balls for up to 2 months; bake directly from frozen

Ingredients

These are the ingredients that you will need:

• butter
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• salt
• baking soda
• hot water
• all-purpose flour
• chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease the cookie baking sheet.

Then in a mixing bowl or using a stand mixer, add the unsalted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar and beat until fluffy:

Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix:

In a small bowl mix 2 teaspoons of hot water and baking soda and add to the mixture:

In a separate large bowl mix the salt and all-purpose flour and then add to the wet ingredients:

Then mix in the chocolate chips:

Bake for 8-10 minutes for small cookies:

Set aside to cool down at room temperature. These delicious cookies smell so good, Simply Bakers! You won't get enough by just eating a cookie or two! 🙂

Top Tips

• Always sift all the dry ingredients before starting the mixing process. It will prevent lumps in your cookies.
• Adjust your cooking time depending on the size of your cookies. Smaller cookies tend to bake faster.

FAQ

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