Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Where have these Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookies been all my life?! I can’t stop making them, and eating them, and thinking about them. 😂 I am obsessed with the ease of preparation, how chewy and soft they are, and how efficient the baking process is. Oh, and most of all I am obsessed with how dang good they are! You’ll also love my 4-in-1 Sheet Pan Cookies and my Sheet Pan Brownies!

They offer a convenient and delicious solution for making a large quantity of cookies with minimal effort and cleanup, making them a favorite for busy bakers and cookie lovers alike.

I love making classic chocolate chip cookies, but there is something so fun and special about making them on a sheet pan in one giant dreamy chocolate chip cookie slab! 😍

It’s the perfect recipe for feeding a crowd if you’re having a party of friends over; you can cut it up into portions and serve it right from the tray. Everyone can snag their own slice, whether they like the middle pieces or the edges!

Ingredient Notes

For the ingredient measurements and entire recipe, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the blog post where the recipe card is located.

• Butter: Using unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the recipe. For this recipe, you’ll need melted butter. Yay for not waiting around for butter to soften!
• Sugars: A combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar adds sweetness and moisture to the cookies. Brown sugar also contributes to the chewy texture, which is why I chose to use more brown sugar than white in this recipe.
• Flour: I used all purpose flour for this particular recipe. I have not experimented yet with other types of flours. Be mindful not to over mix the dough once the flour is added to avoid developing too much gluten, which can result in a tougher cookie.
• Cornstarch: I found adding a bit of cornstarch into this recipe helps create an even more soft and chewy sheet pan chocolate chip cookie!
• Eggs: Eggs act as a binder and provide structure to the cookie dough. I like to add the additional egg yolks for added richness and moisture.
• Milk: just a touch of milk in the cookie dough batter helps keep these cookies moist and hydrates the starches in the flour.
• Vanilla: Vanilla extract will enhance the flavor of the cookies. Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor, and adjust the amount according to your taste preference. I love adding an entire 1 1/2 Tbsp. in this recipe!
• Baking Soda and Baking Powder: for optional leavening, make sure your soda and powder are not expired.
• Chocolate chips: you can use semi sweet, milk chocolate (my husbands favorite), dark chocolate, or even chunks of chocolate bars!

Step by Step Directions

For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to the recipe card.

1. Whisk melted butter and sugars together.
2. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla.
3. Fold in dry ingredients, then chocolate chips.
4. Spread evenly on baking sheet & bake!

Expert Tips

• Even if you have a nonstick sheet pan, I still recommend spraying with some nonstick spray. This makes it easy to clean up and really ensures the cookies won’t stick!
• Underbake them a bit! Since these cookies cool directly on the sheet pan and we aren’t moving any cookies over to a cooling rack like a normal batch of cookies, I recommend to under bake them just a tad so as they cool, they won’t become dry.
• Keep a close eye on them while they’re in the oven. Baking times can vary depending on your oven, start checking for doneness a couple minutes before the recommended time.

Variations

There are so many variations you can make of this recipe, have fun with different flavors and your favorite cookie mix-ins! Here are a few ideas:

• Fruit and Nut Cookie Bars: Add dried fruits like cranberries, raisins, chopped apricots, or cherries, along with nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans, to the cookie dough for a delicious fruity and nutty twist.
• Oatmeal Cookie Bars: Add some oatmeal to the cookie dough! You can add raisins, chopped nuts, or even chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Bars: Create a marbled effect by swirling peanut butter and chocolate cookie dough together in the sheet pan. Use a knife to create swirls before baking.
• White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars: Swap out the semisweet chocolate chips for white chocolate chips and add chopped macadamia nuts to your cookie dough for a luxurious and nutty twist.
• Trail Mix Bars: Mix together a variety of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and chocolate chips to create a trail mix-inspired cookie bar that’s perfect for snacking on the go.