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Giant chocolate chip cookie on white platter with slice cut.

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie {12-Inch!}

Yield: 12 pieces (1 giant cookie)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (113 g) salted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • ½ cup (106 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (106 g) packed light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (213 g) flour (add an extra 1/4 cup for a thicker cookie)
  • ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips, plus more to sprinkle on top, if desired

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Add egg and vanilla and mix until well-combined.
  • Add the flour and chocolate chips and mix until no dry streaks remain.
  • Form the cookie dough into a thick ball with your hands. Place it in the center of the prepared pan and press into an evenly thick 9-inch circle. When it bakes, it spreads to about 11-12 inches.
  • If desired, top the cookie with additional chocolate chips or M&Ms.
  • Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until the cookie is set around the edges. Don't over bake if you want the cookie soft and chewy in the center.
  • Let the cookie cool completely on the baking pan; this helps the cookie set up so it can be easily lifted off the pan. Once it has fully cooled, gently use the parchment paper to lift the cookie off the pan and slide a thin spatula underneath to transfer it to a serving plate, if desired.
  • Cut into slices and serve warm, room temperature or chilled.

Notes

M&Ms: For a colorful version, lightly press M&Ms into the top of the cookie before baking.
Gift-Giving: After baking, the cookie will fit perfectly onto a 12-inch round cardboard cake circle you can find at most craft stores.