White Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy with perfect golden crisp edges, and loaded with gooey white chocolate chips. These easy to bake cookies are quick to make in one bowl and ready to eat in under 20 minutes — with no chilling required!

Plus, the Cookie dough and bake cookies store well and are freezer-friendly so you can have a white chocolate chip cookies on demand whenever you feel like it! Serve them for a sweet breakfast, as a coffee break snack, or a dessert after dinner.

Why You'll Love these White Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Ready in under 20 minutes. These white chocolate cookies are so quick to make. It takes just a handful of minutes to whip up the cookie dough, scoop them into balls, and bake. There is no chilling required! Imagine warm freshly baked cookies straight from the oven in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a last minute dessert craving!
• Made with simple ingredients. These white chocolate cookies are made with standard baking staples that every baker will have stocked in their pantry and refrigerator including butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and flour.
• A twist on a classic. These easy cookies are a twist on the classic Chocolate Chip Cookie, as it's made with white chocolate instead of regular chocolate chips. The white chocolate adds a subtle sweetness and a creamy texture, and is a great option for those who prefer a sweeter cookie.

Ingredient Notes

To make these easy White Chocolate Chip Cookies, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• butter - if you’re out of unsalted butter, you can use salted butter if it’s what you have on hand. Just don’t add any extra salt that is called for in the recipe.
• light brown sugar - use dark brown sugar if you don’t have the light version.
• granulated sugar - you can use your favorite granulated sugar or sugar substitute here, like coconut sugar, date sugar, erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit.
• eggs
• vanilla extract - vanilla bean paste can be used in place of extract at a 1:1 ratio for richer flavor.
• all-purpose flour - if you or someone in your family has a sensitivity to gluten, use a measure-for-measure gluten free flour instead. Note that the texture will be different.
• baking soda
• salt
• white chocolate chips - you can substitute use white chocolate chunks or substitute with your favorite kind of chocolate chips (semi-sweet, butterscotch, or peanut butter chips).

Baking Equipment

You will also need the following baking tools and equipment:

• measuring cups and spoons
• mixing bowls
• hand mixer or stand mixer
• cookie scoop
• half sheet baking pan and silicone baking mat (or parchment paper)
• wire cooling rack

How to Make the Best White Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Make cookie dough. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer cream together butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, and beat on low until incorporated. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat until just combined.
2. Add chocolate chips. Fold in ¾ cup white chocolate chips.

3. Scoop cookies. Line a large half sheet baking tray with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and set aside. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out 2 tablespoons of cookie dough. Use your hands to roll it into a ball. Place the cookie balls onto the lined baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart (you can fit about 6-8 on a large cookie sheet).
4. Bake. Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges just start to brown. Do not overbake. The cookies may not look done in the middle, but they will continue to cook as they are cooling.

5. Cool. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool in the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully press in the remaining white chocolate chips into the top of the cookies. and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

How to Serve

We love serving freshly baked white chocolate chip cookies with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream or a glass of fresh milk. Some other delicious drinks to pair with these cookies are:

• White Hot Chocolate
• Matcha Latte
• Golden Milk Turmeric Latte
• Coffee
• Tea

Storing and Freezing Instructions

How to Store

Keep leftover white chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can also store the in the fridge for up to one month, but they may lose some of their chewiness. To add the moisture back in, reheat the cookies in the microwave.

How to Freeze

White chocolate chip cookies freeze really well. Let them cool completely first to room temperature, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

How to Freeze Cookie Dough

To freeze the white chocolate cookie dough before baking, scoop out the cookie balls and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze for 1 hour until hard. Then, transfer the cookie dough balls into a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months. To bake, thaw the cookie dough balls in the refrigerator overnight. Then, bake according to recipe instructions. You may need to add a couple minutes to the cook time if the cookie dough is not at room temperature before baking.

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