Better Than Costco Chocolate Chip Cookies

4.75 from 20 votes

This soft cookie recipe makes the best Costco chocolate chip cookies at home! Even better than store-bought, these Costco cookies are a must-try!

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate chip cookies, Costco cookies, chewy cookie recipe, costco chocolate chip cookies

Servings: cookies

Calories: 280kcal

Prepare two cookie sheets by greasing or lining with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375º F.
To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use electric hand mixer and a large mixing bowl), add softened butter and both sugars. Mix at high speed for 1 minute, then stop and scrape down the sides of bowl.
Crack one egg into the bowl and mix at medium-high speed for 30 seconds. Stop mixing, scrape down bowl again, then add second egg and vanilla extract. Continue mixing for another 30 seconds, or until egg is fully incorporated.
With mixer running on low speed, add baking soda, salt, and flour, one cup at a time. Continue mixing on medium-low speed for 2 minutes. Do not overmix or your cookies will be tough and dry.
Add chocolate chips and mix for 15 seconds to incorporate. Alternatively, use a wooden spoon to stir chips in by hand.
Using a medium-sized scoop (3 tablespoons), portion dough onto prepared cookie sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each scoop of dough.
Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges of cookies look slightly dry and tops are very light golden.
Remove from oven and let cookies rest on pan for 5 minutes, then use a spatula to transfer to a cooling rack.
Store cool cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Baking 101 – Purpose of eggs in cookies: Eggs and sugar act as tenderizers in baked goods. Both are absolutely essential for a chewy and soft cookie recipe like this one.
Don’t overbake the cookies. They are best when soft and chewy, so keep an eye on them as they’re baking. You’ll want to pull them out of the oven when the edges are just barely set, and the tops are a very light golden brown.

Recipe Variations:

You can add a total of 2 cups of any sweet goodies you like to your chewy cookies! Here are a few ideas:

Use different chips: Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate, milk chocolate, peanut butter, or white chocolate chips.
Add nuts and/or dried fruit: Toss in chopped pecans, walnuts, and/or cashews for a nice crunch. For a little extra sweetness, add 1/4 cup of dried cherries or other dried fruit.
Candies: Mini peanut butter cups, Rolos, or chopped Snickers would be fantastic in these big chewy chocolate chip cookies!

Storing Instructions:

To keep your soft cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.You can also place a slice of white bread in the container to help retain moisture.
Place frozen cookie dough on prepared pans; let it thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes. Bake according to recipe instructions shown above.
After step 4, place baking sheets in the freezer for 1 hour, to flash freeze the scoops of dough. Once frozen, store frozen cookie dough in an airtight container for up to 3 months.