Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies may just be the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe! Made with just a few ingredients including heart healthy olive oil, this is sure to be your new favorite way to make these classic cookies!
Did you know that you can substitute olive oil for butter and make delicious and naturally dairy-free chocolate chip cookie? Plus, the texture and unique flavor of these cookies can’t be beat! Give them a try today and you’re sure to love them.
For more delicious olive oil desserts, try these Olive Oil Lemon Cookies, Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake, or this Olive Oil Bundt Cake with a honey lemon glaze!
You’ll Love this Recipe!
Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies is one recipe you’ll love to make again and again. The texture and flavor is absolute perfection and they’re so easy to make.
These have officially become my family’s go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. Even picky eaters will love these cookie and you’ll love knowing they are made with simple ingredients.
While this may not be a “healthy recipe,” it is a more healthful way to make America’s favorite cookie! Plus, not need to wait for butter to soften.
These olive oil cookies cook up tender and fluffy and are great to make ahead. I love to have a batch on hand whenever I’m craving a sweet treat!
Plus, you can make this recipe in just one bowl (no separate bowl for dry ingredients) with no special equipment required. Just combine, mix, and bake!
Be sure to give these Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies a try. You’re going to love them!
Ingredients
- Olive Oil: use your favorite extra-virgin olive oil. Choose a mild-flavored olive oil for best results.
- Brown Sugar: I like to use light brown sugar, but dark brown works. Be sure to pack it in your measuring cup for accurate measurement.
- Sugar: granulated sugar.
- Egg: use one large egg.
- Vanilla: vanilla extract adds great flavor.
- Flour: use regular all-purpose flour. Measure your flour for best results.
- Chocolate Chips: I usually use semi-sweet chocolate chips but these cookies would be great with chocolate chunks or dark chocolate chips.
- Baking Soda: make sure you are using baking soda and not baking powder,
- Salt: use kosher salt for the cookie dough. I also like to top my Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies with flaky sea salt before baking.
How to Make Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies
You’ll love that you only need a bowl and a spoon to make these cookies! They are so delicious and sure to be your new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Mix the Dough Ingredients
In large bowl, combine the olive oil and sugar. Use a whisk or spoon to mix until well combined. Mix in the egg, vanilla, baking soda and salt into the wet ingredients.
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Add in the all purpose flour. Mix until just combined then use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add in the Chocolate Chips
To the dough, add in the chocolate chips and mix until combined. Note that the chocolate may not combine well with the batter. This is normal and you can press them in when you are ready to bake.
Roll and Bake
Preheat oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a cookie to measure out dough balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
Gather any chocolate chips that have fallen out and press them into the top of the cookies. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using.
Bake on the center rack of oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and the dough is just set.
Cool on pan for a few minutes then move to wire rack to cool completely. Store leftover room temperature cookies in an airtight container.
Tips for Making the Best Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Use a good quality mild olive oil for best flavor. Anything too strong will overpower the cookie.
- Make sure you are weighing the flour to ensure accurate results.
- The chocolate chips may not mix with the dough well. Press any extra chocolate into the dough balls before baking.
- Change up the flavor of the cookies by using dark chocolate chunks.
- Store leftover baked cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze in a freezer bag for up to a month.
Cookies You’ll Love!
Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil (mild flavored)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (210 grams)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- flaked sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, until well combined. Add in the egg, vanilla, salt, and baking soda. Whisk until combined.
- Add in the flour and use a wooden spoon to mix until just combined. Add in the chocolate chips and use a rubber spatula to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Use a cookie scoop to measure out balls of dough and place on baking sheet leaving 1-2 inches between each cookie. Press on any remaining chocolate chips. Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt if using. Bake in preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the cookie is just set. Let cool on pan for a few minutes before moving to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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- Use a good quality mild olive oil for best flavor. Anything too strong will overpower the cookie.
- Make sure you are weighing the flour to ensure accurate results.
- The chocolate chips may not mix with the dough well. Press any extra chocolate into the dough balls before baking.
- Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top of the cookies for extra flavor (optional).
- Store leftover baked cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze in a freezer bag for up to a month.
