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November 8, 2012 by: Courtney Whitmore

{RECIPE} My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie!

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The only chocolate chip cookie recipe you'll EVER need!

I have decided that I have the best job in the whole world. Like today. I got to make these amazing chocolate chip cookies to photograph for ya’ll. Flipside? Worst job in the world because there are always goodies around. Always! Sheesh, can’t a girl just be on a diet? Thankful for the rest of the Richland Country Club Golf Pros, because my husband is bringing you these yummies. Whew, anyway…on to the cookie.

Mega Chocolate Chip Cookies by Pizzazzerie

My brother calls them Pizzazz Cookies. I call them crack. Either way, they’re good. Not fussy cute good. Like big honkin’ bakery-style gourmet good. I actually can’t believe I haven’t shared this recipe with you sooner. I created it 5 years ago in graduate school when I was on a total mission to create the world’s best chocolate chip cookie. 293849 recipes later, I took the best element of every recipe and concocted this bad boy.

It’s crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and totally full of yummies. Don’t fret when you see coconut as an ingredient (if you’re not a coconut fan). It just helps make the cookie moist. You can omit the nuts for allergies. You can swap in your faves (white chocolate chips, raisins, peanut butter chips, etc). Below is my version. Note that the dough is very thick so it’s really only for huge cookies (hard to make small cookies with this batter). Problem? No. You won’t want a small version of this cookie.

I used Dixie Crystals sugar because (a) it’s fabulous and (b) they are a sponsor for Mixed Conference which I’m attending in a few weeks! They are part of Bake It Forward which you can read more about here! This cookie is being entered into a little contest for the conference (my fingers are crossed that I’m a finalist!).

Best chocolate chip cookie recipe!

The only chocolate chip cookie recipe you'll EVER need!

Chocolate Chip Mega Cookies!

Author: Courtney Whitmore - Pizzazzerie
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Servings 18 -20 big cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed Dixie Crystals dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup Dixie Crystals granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 package 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1.5 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1-1/2 cups coconut
  • 1-1/2 cups nuts chopped pecans or walnuts or mix
  • 1 cup uncooked quick cooking oats
  • sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Beat shortening and butter until creamy with electric mixer and paddle attachment.
  • Gradually add sugars, beating well until creamy.
  • Add eggs, beating until blended.
  • Add pudding mix and vanilla extract and beat until blended.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cornstarch, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, beat until blended.
  • Stir in oats, chocolates, nuts, and coconut.
  • Use a large cupcake batter or ice cream scoop to make large rounds (roughly 2-3 inch balls). Push down with the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to flatten slightly.
  • Bake at 375 for 12-13 minutes. Watch carefully and pull out as soon as edges start to brown. Don't overbake!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Enjoy, ya’ll!

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Comments

  1. Jtp says

    November 9, 2012 at 6:11 am

    Yummmmmmmm

    Reply
  2. Wendy says

    November 9, 2012 at 7:54 am

    This looks seriously yummy! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Sam says

    November 9, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Have you ever made these without nuts? I’d like to get the full experience of these cookies but one of my kids has a nut allergy…should I add something else instead?? Thanks!

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    • Courtney says

      November 11, 2012 at 9:22 am

      Hi Sam! Yes, I made them without nuts recently. Just follow the instructions the same + they’ll be DELISH!

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth Dodds (@StayingSaneHome) says

    November 11, 2012 at 10:40 am

    I am making these for a dear friend’s Birthday gift today….leaving out the coconut since we’re both not big fans (and let’s face it, I will be licking the bowl).
    Can’t wait to package these up….and share with her!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      November 11, 2012 at 7:20 pm

      YAY! Hope you love them!

      Reply
  5. My Lovely Bites says

    November 11, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    I have been looking for a go-to choc-chip cookie recipe…I can’t seem to find one that satisfies me 100%! But, from your post, it seems this might be The One…I’ll try it out soon!

    Reply
  6. Luisa says

    November 11, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    I can’t wait to make these cookies for my children!! thank you for this recipe!! It looks so good!

    Reply
  7. Trisha says

    November 12, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    Working on these now. Just curious about the sea salt. Do you put in 1/2tsp of sea salt? Saw it at bottom of ingredient list. Thx for your help! These look so yummy!!!!

    Reply
  8. Carrie, A Sweet Spot: Home says

    November 12, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Love it! I’ve definitely never made a chocolate chip cookie with pudding mix in it before!

    Reply
  9. Sue {munchkin munchies} says

    November 13, 2012 at 11:35 am

    I must admit, they do look awesome!

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth Dodds (@StayingSaneHome) says

    December 7, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    We have made these numerous times now and they are always a HUGE hit! So good. We do leave out the nutmeg and coconut…just our family’s preference. Thanks for the recipe that will now be a family tradition.

    Reply
  11. Catherine says

    January 10, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    These look so good! One question – is it okay if I use non-quick oats? I don’t have the quick cooking ones. Can’t wait to make them:-) Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Dakota Nozicka says

    November 24, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Ce que je n’aurais donner à avoir un débat avec vous à ce sujet. Vous venez de dire tant de choses qui arrivent de nulle part qui Im assez certain Id ont une chance équitable. Votre blog est bon visuellement, je veux dire des gens ne sera pas s’ennuyer. Mais d’autres qui peuvent voir au-delà des vidéos et la mise en page ne sera pas tellement impressionné avec votre compréhension générique de ce sujet.

    Reply
  13. lisa g. says

    February 19, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    I love how you can customize the add-ins. Ive been on a search for and studying chocolate chip (oats) cookies for a long time. Im concerned the cookies may become hard after they cool off from baking. Your recipe looks awesome though. Please tell me if they get hard. I was thinking already of cutting back 1/4 cup of flour to help tenderize them. I just need your confirmation. I do wana make them! Thank you!

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  14. Jody Reyes says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    What do you do with the sea salt? Don’t see it in instructions. I want to make these they look yummy

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 15, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Oops, sorry, that isn’t clear! I sprinkle it on top of the dough right before it goes in the oven (like right on top of each cookie). You can obviously omit that part but I think it helps bring all the flavors out! Even my husband who hates sweet/salty loves the touch of salt on top.

      Reply

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