Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe​

There’s something enchanting about a warm, gooey, fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookie and even better when they’re made with Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip cookie – game over! It doesn’t matter if it’s for a weekend treat, holiday dessert, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this recipe is perfect for any occasion. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, chewy, and filled with chocolatey goodness so deep, it tastes decadent. The best part is, it’s the only recipe you will ever need.

Pick your favorite mixing bowl, crank up the oven, and let’s get cooking!

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Why Ghirardelli Chocolate Makes the Best Cookies

If you’ve ever bitten into a cookie and thought, “Wow, this chocolate tastes fancy,” odds are, Ghirardelli was involved. Their chocolate is smooth, melts beautifully, and has a deep cocoa flavor that makes every bite feel indulgent. That’s why this Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is next-level good.

Cheap chocolate chips? They just don’t melt the same way. But Ghirardelli? It gives you those dreamy pools of chocolate in every single bite.

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What Are The Ingredients For Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie?

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, but highly recommended)

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How to Make Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie?

1. Prep Your Oven

Set your oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Use a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking soda until they are all equally combined. Place this mixture to the side for later use.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugars

Utilizing an electric mixer, mix the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl for about 2 minutes until they are smooth and fluffy.

4. Add the Eggs and Vanilla

Add each egg one by one while beating and ensure that each egg is nicely blended into the mixture before proceeding to add the next one. Also add the vanilla.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Overmixing will make your cookies tough instead of chewy.

6. Fold in the Chocolate and Nuts

Gently stir in the Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips and nuts (if using). Try not to eat all the dough at this stage—I know it’s tempting!

7. Scoop and Bake

Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1½ tablespoons each) onto your prepared baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake from 9 to 11 minutes watching the edges turn into golden brown. Make sure the centers are soft. The magic part happens after baking, do not overbake!

8. Cool and Enjoy

Allow the cookies to rest for around 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Afterwards, transfer them to a wire rack for the remaining time to cool off. That is if you can wait long enough.

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How to make Ghirardelli box cookies better?

Let’s be honest—Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie mix is already pretty amazing. But if you want to take those cookies from “really good” to “OMG, did you bake these from scratch?”, I’ve got some easy tricks to level them up.

1. Use Butter Instead of Oil

Most box cookie mixes call for vegetable oil, but swapping it for melted butter adds a rich, homemade taste. Use the same amount as the oil listed on the box, and your cookies will be softer, chewier, and way more flavorful.

2. Add an Extra Egg Yolk

Want bakery-style cookies with a soft, chewy center? Add one extra egg yolk to the mix. It makes the cookies richer and keeps them from drying out.

3. Chill the Dough Before Baking

I know, I know—you want cookies NOW. But if you can wait 30 minutes in the fridge, your patience will pay off. Chilling the dough helps the flavors blend, keeps the cookies from spreading too much, and gives them that thick, chewy texture.

4. Mix in More Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips

Let’s be real—there’s no such thing as too much chocolate. Add an extra ½ to 1 cup of Ghirardelli chocolate chips cookie for a more indulgent bite. Try a mix of semi-sweet, milk, and dark chocolate for the ultimate cookie experience.

5. Use Brown Sugar for Extra Chewiness

Swap out some of the white sugar in the mix (about ¼ cup) for brown sugar. Brown sugar locks in moisture, making your cookies soft and chewy instead of crispy.

6. Sprinkle with Sea Salt

Adding a dash of flaky sea salt right before baking gives these cookies a gourmet twist! The combination of sweet and salty is out of this world and really elevates the chocolate taste.

7. Upgrade with Vanilla Extract

Box mixes can sometimes taste a little plain. Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to give your cookies that homemade depth of flavor.

8. Use Half Butter, Half Cream Cheese

This is a pro move. Replace half of the butter with softened cream cheese for ultra-soft, bakery-style cookies with a slight tang that balances the sweetness.

9. Underbake Just a Little

For soft, gooey cookies, bake them 1-2 minutes less than the box suggests. They’ll keep cooking on the hot baking sheet, so take them out when the edges are golden but the centers look slightly underdone.

10. Add Texture with Mix-Ins

Want to get fancy? Try adding:

• Chopped walnuts or pecans for a little crunch
• Toffee bits for a caramelized sweetness
• Shredded coconut for a chewy texture
• Mini marshmallows for a s’mores-style cookie

11. Use a Cookie Scoop for Even Baking

Try using a cookie scoop for perfectly shaped cookies and to achieve even baking. If not, the results may vary.

12. Make Them “Stuffed” Cookies

Take a small dough ball, press a chunk of Ghirardelli chocolate, caramel, or peanut butter into the center, then cover with more dough. When baked, you get an oozing, melty surprise inside.

A box mix is a great shortcut, but with just a few tweaks, your Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies will taste homemade (or even better). Try one, try them all—just don’t be surprised when people start asking for your “secret recipe”

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What Can I Make with Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips cookie?

If you’ve got a bag of Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips sitting in your pantry, congrats—you’re about to make something amazing. These chocolate chips melt beautifully, taste rich, and make everything from cookies to brownies taste like they came from a fancy bakery.

Here are some delicious ways to put them to good use!

1. Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies

You must of know this was going to be in here! These are some classic and chewy cookies you need to try. They are very basic but they filled with delicious chocolate. If you want them to be a little bit more unique use some browned butter and chill the dough before baking.

2. Thick & Fudgy Brownies

Never eating box brownies again! Forget store-bought brownies – homemade is far better. Ghirardelli chocolate chips melted into the batter is truely the cherry on the top. Last but not least, add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for the final touch. The result is indescribable!

3. Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Start your morning the right way—with chocolate for breakfast. Toss a handful of Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips into your pancake batter for the fluffiest, most chocolatey pancakes ever.

4. Homemade Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

No ice cream maker? No problem! Fold Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips into sweetened condensed milk + whipped cream, freeze it, and BOOM—no-churn chocolate chip ice cream that’s dangerously easy.

5. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Melt Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips, dip some fresh strawberries, and let them set. The result? A fancy-looking dessert with almost no effort.

6. Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

You know those restaurant-style lava cakes? Yeah, they’re actually super easy. Bake little chocolate cakes with Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips inside, and when you cut into them—molten, gooey chocolate spills out.

7. S’mores Dip

No campfire? No problem! Melt Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips in a skillet, top with marshmallows, and bake until gooey. Dip graham crackers in, and you’ve got indoor s’mores magic.

8. Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn

Getting ready for a relaxing movie night? Ready for some sweet salty goodness? Start by melting Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips and drizzling them over a bowl of fresh popcorn, and then finish with a sprinkle of sea salt on top. The results are nothing short of addiction.

9. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Take your banana bread game to the next level by folding Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip cookie into the batter. Every bite? Pure chocolate-banana goodness.

10. Hot Chocolate Bombs

Melt Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips, coat silicone molds, fill them with hot cocoa mix + mini marshmallows, seal, and let set. Drop one in hot milk, stir, and watch it turn into rich, homemade hot chocolate.

11. Chocolate Croissants (Crookies!)

Got store-bought croissant dough? Stuff it with Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip cookie, bake until golden, and enjoy the easiest homemade chocolate croissants ever.

12. Chocolate Chip Muffins

Soft, fluffy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips, these muffins are perfect for breakfast (or anytime, really).

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What not to do when making chocolate chip cookie?

When making chocolate chip cookie, don’t overmix the dough—it makes them tough instead of chewy. Avoid using cold butter, or the ingredients won’t blend properly. Never skip chilling the dough if you want thick cookies that don’t spread too much. Don’t overbake! They should look slightly underdone in the center when you take them out—they’ll finish cooking on the baking sheet. And please, don’t skimp on the Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips—more chocolate is always better

The Perfect Dessert Pairing

Now, let’s talk about what to serve with these cookies. If you’re making them as a dessert after a savory meal, I’ve got the perfect suggestion. After a comforting, cheesy dish like Tini’s Mac and Cheese, nothing hits the spot like a warm Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie with a cold glass of milk. That creamy, cheesy goodness followed by rich, melty chocolate? Absolute perfection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Reader Feedback

Keith M.“I tried the Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies with browned butter, and WOW—game changer! They came out soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. My family is already asking for another batch”

Adam L.“The molten lava cakes were incredibly easy to make and tasted as if they were from a top-class restaurant. I served them with vanilla ice cream, and let’s just say… there were no leftovers”

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The end of the day in my house consists of baking Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie. These cookies are super rich, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate. These cookies are dangerously addicting, so be careful. No judgment if you’re baking to treat yourself, but you’re definitely baking for a crowd with this recipe.

Feel free to grab a cookie for yourself, or two, or three! Either way, I hope you’re enjoying every bite!