Easy White Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Author: Mila Stevens Published: 12/16/2025

Does anyone really say no to cookies? Especially when they’re fresh from the oven, warm, and packed with creamy white chocolate chips. These white chocolate chip cookies are delightfully soft and chewy, hitting the perfect balance of sweetness and texture every single time. The best part? They’re super easy to make, no stress involved! Whether you’re a baking newbie or a cookie pro, this recipe will quickly become a household classic you’ll reach for again and again.

I’m a sucker for holiday cookies around here. We love baking festive treats like our Christmas tree sugar cookies and other holiday cookies to share as gifts. But these white chocolate chip cookies? They’re the ones we keep all to ourselves because they’re just irresistible!

Why you’ll adore these white chocolate chip cookies

They’re quick and easy perfect for busy days when you want something sweet fast!
The aroma of fresh cookies baking fills your home with cozy, happy vibes you can’t beat.
Almost everyone loves these kids, teenagers, parents, and grandparents alike.
They’re great to have on hand for last-minute guests or holiday gatherings.
All the ingredients are fully vegetarian-friendly, so anyone can enjoy them.

Ingredients you’ll want to gather

1 cup Unsalted butter room temperature
1 cup Packed light brown sugar
½ cup Granulated sugar
1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
2 Large Eggs
2½ cups All purpose flour
1 tsp Baking soda
½ tsp Salt
2 cups White chocolate chips

How to make white chocolate chip cookies easy step-by-step

This white chocolate chip cookie recipe comes together effortlessly when you follow my step-by-step guide.

For the full printable recipe with both US and metric measurements, just scroll down to the handy recipe card below.

Start by beating your unsalted butter (softened to room temp is best!), packed light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until everything is fluffy and light. That’s the magic step that makes these cookies tender and soft.

Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla on fluffy. Add eggs, then dry ingredients. Fold in white chocolate chips last.

Next up, add your eggs one by one and mix really well until fully blended in.

In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt so everything is nicely mixed.

Slowly add this dry mix to your butter and sugar mixture, stirring until just combined. Finally, fold in those dreamy white chocolate chips gently be careful not to overmix or the cookies can get tough.

Cover the bowl well with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the fridge for about 45 minutes. This step is key because cold dough helps your cookies stay puffed up and prevents them from spreading too thin in the oven.

When you’re ready, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Use a scoop to portion dough balls and place on baking sheet, leaving 1½ inches between each.

Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and cookies are soft in the center.

After chilling, scoop out 2-tablespoon sized balls of dough and space them about 1½ inches apart on your lined baking sheet. This spacing is just right for the cookies to spread perfectly while baking.

Pop the sheet in your preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the edges turn a beautiful light golden brown but the middle still looks soft and tender.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely if you can resist sneaking one before then!

Now, dig in and enjoy these fresh, homemade white chocolate chip cookies any time you want a sweet, comforting treat.

Recipe notes and expert tips

Butter
Soften your butter by letting it sit out for about 30 minutes before starting. If you only have salted butter, no problem just leave out the added salt called for in the recipe and you’ll be fine.

Chocolate chips
No white chocolate chips? No worries! You can swap in milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips. Bonus points for mixing different kinds for an extra fun twist.
Storage
Keep your cookies fresh in an airtight container at room temp for up to one week. If you want to keep them longer, freeze them up to three months without losing a bit of taste or texture.

How to store leftover cookies

Got extra cookies? Lucky you! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within a week for best freshness.

If you want to save them longer (and who wouldn’t?), freeze your baked cookies, and they’ll keep perfectly for up to three months.

Here’s a little trick I love: flash freeze cookies on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes before popping them in a freezer-safe container or bag. This lets you grab one or two at a time whenever a sweet craving hits, no thawing the whole batch!

Can I cook cookie dough from frozen?

Definitely! Freezing cookie dough ahead of time is such a smart move fresh cookies whenever you want without the mess of mixing every time.

Divide your dough into individual portions before freezing so you only bake what you need, and nothing goes to waste.

When it’s cookie time, place the frozen dough balls on your baking sheet and add a couple extra minutes to the baking time. Come out perfectly tender every time!