Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies

The magic of these Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies is in the contrast golden, slightly crisp edges give way to a soft, buttery center loaded with melty chocolate chips. Each bite is a delightful mix of textures and sweet richness, reminiscent of your favorite bakery treat.

What’s even better? You don’t need to chill the dough or do any complicated steps. Just mix, scoop, bake, and let the aroma fill your home. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just treating yourself, these thick, gooey cookies will be the center of everyone’s dessert dreams.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour

• 3/4 cup Cake Flour

• 1 tsp. Corn Starch

• 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder

• 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

• 1/2 tsp. Salt

• 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed

• 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed

• 1/4 cup Granulated White Sugar

• 1 Large Egg

• 1 Egg Yolk

• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract (optional)

• 2 cups Milk Chocolate Chips (or semi-sweet)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a stand mixer, cream together the cold, cubed butter with brown sugar for 30 seconds, followed by white sugar for another 30 seconds.

4. Add in the egg, egg yolk, and optional vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

5. Gradually add in the dry ingredients on low speed.

6. Fold in chocolate chips just until incorporated.

7. Measure out approximately 6 dough balls of 5.7 oz. each. Keep them tall and unflattened.

8. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until tops are golden brown.

9. Let rest on the baking sheet for 15-30 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 609 kcal | Servings: 6 large cookies

The Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie That Broke the Internet: Kroll’s Kookies

In the ever growing universe of chocolate chip cookie recipes, very few earn a place in the hall of fame. But if you’ve ever searched for the perfect blend of crispy edges, gooey centers, and a towering, bakery-style finish, Kroll’s Kookies might just be your new gold standard. Created by Tawnie Graham, the registered dietitian and creator behind the blog Kroll’s Korner, these cookies are no ordinary homemade treat they are thick, decadent, oversized, and packed with the kind of texture and flavor that makes people declare: “This is the best cookie I’ve ever had.”

Let’s take a closer look at what makes these cookies so iconic and why bakers everywhere can’t stop raving about them.

The Story Behind the Cookie

Kroll’s Kookies were born out of Tawnie Graham’s desire to recreate the indulgent experience of a bakery cookie at home. If you’ve ever been to Levain Bakery in New York City or had a giant cookie delivered from Crave Cookies in Fresno, California, you know the feeling warm, dense, and just the right balance of chewy and soft. That’s the inspiration behind these cookies.

Instead of copying those recipes exactly, Tawnie took the time to test dozens of batches, adjusting flour combinations, experimenting with sugar ratios, and perfecting her baking technique. The result? A cookie that rivals any big name bakery creation while remaining simple enough for home bakers to make without fancy tools or ingredients.

Why Kroll’s Kookies Stand Out

Size and Structure
The first thing that hits you is the size. These cookies are big usually around 5.7 ounces per cookie. That’s almost the size of your palm, and yet, they’re not just about being oversized for shock value. Their structure is tall, thick, and slightly craggy, which creates a beautiful golden exterior and soft, gooey interior. Unlike flat, lifeless cookies that spread too much in the oven, Kroll’s Kookies are purposefully built to stand tall.

Texture Perfection
Most cookie lovers will agree: texture is everything. The combination of cake flour and all-purpose flour is a stroke of genius. Cake flour adds tenderness and a light crumb, while all purpose flour brings structure. This duo results in a cookie that is soft but not cakey, chewy but not tough. Plus, the use of cold butter a somewhat unusual choice helps prevent excessive spreading and contributes to that irresistible gooey middle.

A Moist, Rich Center
Another secret weapon in this recipe is the use of both a whole egg and an additional egg yolk. That extra yolk gives the cookies a rich, dense, and slightly custard-like center. Combined with a high ratio of brown sugar to white sugar, you get deep caramel notes and a moist texture that only improves as the cookie cools.

The Importance of Technique

You might think a cookie is just a cookie, but Kroll’s Kookies prove that how you mix, measure, and bake truly matters.

Cold Butter, Not Melted
Using cold, cubed butter is a game changer in this recipe. While many cookie recipes call for room-temperature or melted butter, using it straight from the fridge allows the dough to stay sturdy and helps the cookies maintain their height during baking. This technique requires a strong mixer to cream the cold butter properly, but the payoff is worth every second.

Baking at High Temperature
Baking these cookies at 400°F gives them that bakery style crispy exterior while locking in a gooey center. The higher temperature ensures the outside cooks quickly, developing a golden crust, while the inside remains soft and warm.

No Need to Chill
Unlike many gourmet cookie recipes that demand hours or even overnight chilling, Kroll’s Kookies come together fast. There’s no need to refrigerate the dough before baking, which makes these ideal for spontaneous cookie cravings or last-minute dessert plans.

Measuring for Precision
Because these cookies are so massive, precise measurements help maintain consistency. Using a kitchen scale to portion out 5.7 oz. balls of dough ensures uniform baking and presentation. Don’t have a scale? You can eyeball them, but the weight adds that professional edge.

Customization and Variations

Though the original recipe uses milk chocolate chips, this cookie is incredibly versatile. You can switch things up based on personal taste or dietary preferences. Try:

• Semi-sweet or dark chocolate for a richer flavor

• White chocolate chips and macadamia nuts for a tropical twist

• Chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch

• M&Ms or colored sprinkles for a kid-friendly treat

You can also turn these into ice cream sandwich bases, mini-cookie bites, or even bake them in ramekins for a gooey cookie skillet dessert. The dough also freezes beautifully, which means you can always have a stash on hand for emergency cookie situations (yes, that’s a real thing).

Reader Reactions and Reviews

It’s not just food bloggers and recipe developers who are hyping these cookies. Home bakers all over the world have taken to social media to share their photos and rave reviews. Many claim it’s their new “go to” cookie, while others say it’s the first cookie recipe they’ve found that delivers consistent results every time.

Some feedback from fans includes:

• “I haven’t baked in 20 years and this made me fall in love with baking again.”

• “I made a double batch and they were gone in 24 hours.”

• “I finally found my forever cookie.”

For those who need to avoid gluten, Tawnie has even tested and approved a gluten-free version using Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour, and it yields equally impressive results.

Final Tips for Cookie Success

Want to make sure your Kroll’s Kookies come out as perfect as the original?

• Let the cookies cool for at least 15-30 minutes before digging in. They’ll firm up and taste even better.

• Don’t overbake! Pull them out when they look just underdone; they continue cooking on the baking sheet.

• Double-panning (stacking baking sheets) can help prevent the bottoms from overbrowning.

• Store them properly in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Conclusion: 

In a world filled with chocolate chip cookie recipes, Kroll’s Kookies stand tall literally and figuratively. They’re more than just a dessert; they’re an experience. With their buttery centers, golden edges, and melt in your mouth bite, these cookies prove that the perfect chocolate chip cookie does exist.

Whether you’re baking for your family, impressing guests, or simply treating yourself after a long day, this recipe delivers consistent, delicious results every time. Its simplicity, adaptability, and crowd-pleasing flavor make it a must have in any baker’s collection.

So, if you’ve been searching for that one cookie to end all cookie searches your quest is over. Kroll’s Kookies are more than worth the hype. Happy baking!