The Story & Introduction
Hi, I’m Marilyn, 38, from the beautiful island of Crete in Greece. Cooking has been part of my life since I was a child, learning from my grandmother how to make traditional Greek dishes full of love and flavor. She always said, “Good food doesn’t have to be complicated it just needs a little heart.”
That saying inspired today’s recipe Drop & Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are the ultimate treat when you crave something homemade but don’t want to fuss with chilling dough or complicated steps. You simply mix, drop, and bake that’s it!
I still remember making these cookies one evening when I was short on time but wanted to surprise my husband with something sweet. Within minutes, the kitchen smelled like melted butter and chocolate. Warm, gooey cookies came out of the oven, and in seconds, half the batch was gone!
The beauty of Drop & Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies is their simplicity. They’re soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and full of melty chocolate chips. You don’t need fancy tools or hours of prep just a bowl, a spoon, and a love for homemade goodness.
Whether you’re baking for your family, your kids’ lunchboxes, or simply for yourself after a long day, these cookies are pure comfort made easy.
Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need for these quick and easy Drop & Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk again until creamy and combined.
Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients
Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Don’t overmix the dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
Step 4: Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and “drop” mounds of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers look just set. The key to soft, chewy cookies is not overbaking! Remove from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Serving & Storage
These cookies are best enjoyed warm, when the chocolate is still gooey and the centers are soft. Pair them with a cold glass of milk, coffee, or even crumble one over ice cream for a decadent dessert.
If you have leftovers (though that’s rare!), store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To refresh, microwave a cookie for 10 seconds it’ll taste freshly baked again!
Recipe Card (Short Version – 100 Words)
Hi, I’m Marilyn from Crete! These Drop & Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies are my go-to recipe when I want something quick, soft, and full of chocolatey goodness. No chilling, no fuss just mix, drop, and bake! Melt butter, mix with sugars, eggs, and vanilla, add flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking trays and bake for 10–12 minutes. The result? Chewy, golden, and irresistibly delicious cookies that taste like home. Perfect for busy days or spontaneous sweet cravings!
Conclusion
The Drop & Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies prove that homemade baking doesn’t need to be complicated. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have bakery-quality cookies that melt in your mouth. These cookies are my favorite kind of happiness made with butter, love, and a touch of Greek simplicity.
Bake them once, and they’ll quickly become your go-to cookie recipe for every occasion easy, gooey, and oh-so-good. From my kitchen to yours, happy baking!