Recipe

Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Servings:
10-12
Total Time:
0
hr
24
min
Jump to RecipeA plate of thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies.

There are two kinds of chocolate chip cookie people: soft and chewy, and thin and crispy. And while I love a gooey cookie, there’s something about a perfectly crisp, buttery cookie that’s so delicious.

These thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies have deep golden edges, a delicate crunch, and just the right amount of caramelized flavor.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

These are the cookies I make when I want something easy, fast, and a little different from the usual thick bakery-style version.

  • Thin, golden, and perfectly crisp
  • Rich, buttery flavor with caramelized edges
  • No chilling required
  • Simple pantry ingredients
  • Ready in less than 30 minutes

Tips for Perfect Thin and Crispy Cookies

  • Use melted butter. This is key for that signature thin texture. It helps the cookies spread quickly when in the oven
  • Don’t overmeasure flour. Too much flour makes for thicker cookies. To avoid this, spoon your flour into the measuring cup and scrape off the top.
  • Bake until golden brown. Slightly darker edges mean better crunch and flavor. I bake these a little longer than I would a soft and chewy cookie
  • Give them space. These cookies spread quite a bit, so make sure not to overfill your pan. You will need to bake these on 2 baking trays or bake them in batches.
A thin chocolate chip cookie broken in half.

Storage Tips

Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

If they lose a bit of their crispness, you can pop them back in a 300°F oven for a few minutes to bring them back. You can also pop them in an air fryer for a couple of minutes.

More Chocolate Chip Recipes to Try

If you’re as obsessed with chocolate chip cookies as I am, there’s a good chance this won’t be the only recipe you’ll want to make.

I have quite a few chocolate chip variations on the blog. Here are a few of my favorites

Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Servings:
10-12
Prep Time:
10
min
Cook Time:
0
hr
14
min
Total Time:
0
hr
24
min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F
  2. Using a paddle attachment, blend the butter and sugar on medium for 1-2 minutes. Until it is well incorporated.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla and beat for an additional 1-2 min.
  4. Add in baking soda, salt, and flour, and mix until just combined. There might still be a few flour streaks at this point. It’s important not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips
  6. Using a large scoop, scoop out 10-12 cookies. Add balls of dough to a baking sheet. You will probably need 2 baking sheets to fit all the cookies. (Remember, these are very soft; they will spread quite a bit.)
  7. Bake for 12-14min. Let the cookies cool fully on the baking sheet before removing them.

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