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Best Chocolate Chip Recipes

Here are 30+ chocolate chip recipes that prove everything is better with melty chocolate! From chewy chocolate chip cookies to brownies, bars, no-bake desserts, and more, these easy desserts are the best ways to use a bag of chocolate chips. 

Three buckeye brownies stacked on top of each other showing a fudgy brownie layer filled with chocolate chips topped with peanut butter fudge.

The best way to transform a batch of brownies or chocolate banana bread into something extra indulgent? More chocolate! Today’s recipe round-up proves that every dessert is better with chocolate chips.

Some of the recipes below call for melting chocolate, like you would for classic chocolate fudge or holiday rum balls. In these cases, I have a helpful tutorial on how to melt chocolate chips the right way, for the smoothest results. Happy baking!

What Makes These Chocolate Chip Recipes So Good

  • Easy methods. I’ve included muffins, quick breads, and no-bake desserts, and my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipes that require zero chilling time. These recipes are easy to make and perfect for beginner bakers.
  • Chocolate in every bite. Would you expect anything less from the best chocolate chip recipes!?
  • Something for everyone. Whether you’re baking for the holidays or looking for everyday baking recipes, this round-up includes desserts and treats for every occasion and palate.

30+ Best Chocolate Chip Recipes

These recipes are all that and a bag of (chocolate) chips.

Sliced chocolate chip banana bread on a piece of brown parchment paper.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

There’s nothing better than a slice of banana bread bursting with melty chocolate chips. This chocolate chip banana bread recipe is easy to make and stays moist for days.

5/5 from 1 ratings

Two buckeye brownies stacked on top of one another.

Buckeye Brownies

These buckeye brownies have a thick chocolate brownie layer loaded with chocolate chips, topped with peanut butter fudge and silky chocolate ganache. The ultimate dessert mash-up!

5/5 from 3 ratings

A stack of three cocoa powder brownies on a napkin

Cocoa Powder Brownies

Cocoa powder brownies that taste just like boxed brownie mix, only better because they’re homemade and filled with chocolate chips! Make these chocolatey brownies in 35 minutes.

4.8/5 from 127 ratings

Fantasy fudge stacked on a white plate.

Fantasy Fudge

Turn chocolate chips into rich, creamy fantasy fudge with this easy 15-minute stovetop fudge recipe! No candy thermometer needed.

5/5 from 6 ratings

Three brookie bars stacked on top of one another

Homemade Brookies (Brownie Cookies)

Brookies are what you get when you combine a thick chocolate chip cookie with a fudgy homemade brownie! Never choose between two classic desserts again.

4.8/5 from 12 ratings

Close up of a chewy chocolate chip cookie sprinkled with sea salt.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Learn the secret to the best chewy chocolate chip cookies! These homemade cookies are buttery, soft-baked, packed with chocolate, and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt.

4.8/5 from 15 ratings

A pile of three blondies on a countertop.

Homemade Blondies

These chewy homemade blondies are filled with brown sugar and white chocolate chips, with a hint of vanilla. Make the blondie batter in one bowl in 15 minutes! 

5/5 from 6 ratings

A loaf of sour cream coffee cake cut to show the inside

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Amp up the decadence of a classic sour cream coffee cake with chocolate chips! This chocolate chip coffee cake recipe combines tender cake with a chocolatey cinnamon streusel.

5/5 from 3 ratings

Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies

These extra-thick chocolate chip cookies are nearly 1/2 inch thick in the middle! They still have the gooey chocolate centers and buttery edges of a classic chocolate chip cookie, only double the thickness.

4.9/5 from 24 ratings

Two peanut butter buckeye cookies stacked on each other

Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies

Inspired by peanut butter buckeyes, these buckeye cookies are thick and chewy double chocolate chip cookies topped with a layer of peanut butter and chocolate ganache.

5/5 from 5 ratings

Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies topped with sea salt on a white plate.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

I leave these old-fashioned oatmeal chocolate chip cookies underbaked so they’re buttery at the edges and soft in the middle. Packed with gooey chocolate and finished with sea salt, they’re the best!

4.7/5 from 30 ratings

Close up of a partially unwrapped banana chocolate chip muffin with mini chocolate chips around it

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Make big, bakery-style chocolate chip banana muffins for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. These chocolatey muffins even double as dessert!

5/5 from 2 ratings

A stack of three chocolate chip cookie bars on a piece of parchment paper.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

One of my family’s favorite desserts! Chocolate chip cookie bars have all the irresistible melty chocolate and chewiness of chocolate chip cookies without the need to chill, roll, or cut out the dough.

4.2/5 from 5 ratings

A stack of three 7-layer bars on a white countertop.

Seven Layer Bars

Seven-layer bars also go by the name magic bars, and you’ll see why! These easy cookie bars have a buttery graham cracker crust topped with gooey chocolate, butterscotch chips, nuts, and toasted coconut.

5/5 from 3 ratings

Two slutty brownies stacked on top of one another.

Slutty Brownies

Scandalous name aside, slutty brownies are a delicious mash-up dessert! These easy dessert bars have a chocolate brownie layer and a chocolate chip cookie layer with an Oreo cookie baked in the center.

/5 from 0 ratings

A chocolate peanut butter cookie propped upright against a stack of cookies on a countertop.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

These are rich, fudgy chocolate cookies loaded with peanut butter chips and peanut butter cups! They’re the ultimate peanut butter lover’s cookie, and so easy to make.

5/5 from 1 ratings

Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies topped with sea salt on a white plate

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you’re gluten-free, prepare to meet your new favorite gluten-free chocolate chip cookies recipe! Enjoy these homemade cookies fresh from the oven in 30 minutes or less.

5/5 from 6 ratings

Close up of a double chocolate chip cookie leaning against a stack of cookies.

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft-baked double chocolate chip cookies are guaranteed to satisfy all chocolate cravings. They’re made from fudgy chocolate cookie dough filled with chocolate chips.

4.6/5 from 14 ratings

Close up of an unwrapped chocolate chip muffin

Chocolate Chip Muffins

This easy recipe makes tender and fluffy chocolate chip muffins that taste like they came from a bakery! Perfect for taking on the go.

/5 from 0 ratings

Close up of a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin topped with sparkling sugar, with more muffins in the background.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

When fall is in the air, these quick pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are the first to go into the oven! They’re moist, fluffy, and filled with cozy spices, real pumpkin, and plenty of chocolate chips.

5/5 from 1 ratings

A loaf of chocolate zucchini bread with some pieces sliced

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Moist zucchini bread gets an indulgent makeover with cocoa powder and melty chocolate chips! This chocolate zucchini bread is an easy treat for last-minute baking.

5/5 from 3 ratings

A hand dipping a graham cracker into a skillet of s'mores dip.

S’Mores Dip

Edible chocolate chip cookie dough, graham cracker crumbs, and gooey toasted marshmallows get layered into a skillet for the ultimate dessert dip!

/5 from 0 ratings

Two cheesecake brownies stacked on a lined wire rack.

Cheesecake Brownies

These cheesecake brownies have a rich brownie layer loaded with chocolate chips baked underneath a creamy cheesecake topping. Enjoy two indulgent desserts in one!

5/5 from 1 ratings

A Stack of Edible Cookie Dough in Each Flavor with Mini Chocolate Chips on the Table

Edible Cookie Dough 4 Ways

This recipe makes chocolate chip cookie dough you can safely eat by the spoonful! Plus, bonus flavors like chocolate, peanut butter, and funfetti.

5/5 from 3 ratings

A gluten free chocolate chip cookie on its side

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Make soft homemade almond flour chocolate chip cookies with zero chilling time. They’re warm from the oven in about 30 minutes!

5/5 from 2 ratings

Close up of peppermint chocolate chip cookies piled on a glass plate.

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Two kinds of chocolate chips and festive peppermint crunch come together in these jumbo-sized peppermint chocolate chip cookies. The ultimate Christmas cookies!

5/5 from 1 ratings

3 Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies Stacked

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Chunky walnut chocolate chip cookies have plenty of flavor and wholesome, nutty crunch. They’re ready in less than an hour!

4.8/5 from 15 ratings

Overhead view of brown butter chocolate chip cookies on a piece of parchment paper.

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Browning the butter takes your classic chocolate chip cookies recipe to a whole new level! These cookies are soft-baked with chunks of chocolate and the deep, nutty flavor of browned butter in every bite.

5/5 from 6 ratings

A perfectly baked moist chocolate chip zucchini muffin with the muffin wrapper removed

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

These chocolate chip zucchini muffins are light and fluffy and hinted with warm cinnamon spice. With pockets of gooey chocolate throughout, you’ll love eating these with a cozy cup of coffee in the morning!

4.5/5 from 2 ratings

Giant Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies

When a regular-sized cookie just won’t do, make GIANT M&M chocolate chip cookies! These cookies are the size of your hand and loaded with chocolate chips and colorful M&M candy.

/5 from 0 ratings

A Close-Up Shot of a White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Another classic cookie, these sweet, crunchy, and chewy white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are seriously light and decadent!

3.5/5 from 2 ratings

A frosted cupcake with a mini chocolate chip cookie on top and mini chocolate chips

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes

Everything you love about chocolate chip cookies, baked into a homemade cupcake! There are sweet chocolate chips in the cupcake batter, frosting, and in the mini chocolate chip cookie garnish.

5/5 from 7 ratings

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