Name: Four Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c unsalted butter, melted; ½ c powdered sugar; 2 c flour; ½ c semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Looking for a quick and simple cookie recipe? These fast and easy 4 ingredient chocolate chip cookies are perfect when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. With just butter, powdered sugar, flour, and chocolate chips, this easy recipe is great for last-minute treats or baking with kids.

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How to Make 4 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

This 4-ingredient chocolate chip cookie recipe is ideal for beginners or anyone who’s short on time. Using only basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, these cookies come together in just a few minutes and bake to perfection in 15 minutes or less. There’s no need for eggs or complicated steps—just mix, scoop, and bake.

Want another quick and easy cookie recipe? Try my new 3-ingredient Nutella cookies. So good!

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Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make these simple, buttery chocolate chip cookies:

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Each ingredient serves a purpose in this recipe:
The melted butter gives the cookies their rich texture.
The powdered sugar makes them slightly sweet without overpowering.
The chocolate chips add that familiar, delicious flavor.
The best part? No need for eggs, baking soda, or vanilla.

Looking for a more unusual chocolate chip cookie recipe? Try my white chocolate chip cranberry cookies. Or visit my other site, An Off Grid Life, for my always-popular sourdough chocolate chip cookies recipe.

Directions

A metal tray with parchment paper holds twelve chocolate chip cookies. A glass of milk is placed beside the tray on a gray plaid cloth. — Photo Credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Follow these easy steps to make your four ingredient chocolate chip cookies.

First, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking, and set them aside.

Next, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in 10-second increments, stirring in between each interval. Be careful not to overheat it, as this can cause splattering.

Now it’s time to add the powdered sugar to the melted butter and stir until smooth and fully combined. Then, gradually stir in the flour, making sure to mix thoroughly. The dough should be sticking together well and not crumbly.

Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mix. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl, as chocolate chips often settle there.

Now it’s time to scoop the cookie dough. Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, measure out portions of cookie dough and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheets. Make sure there’s enough space between each dough ball to allow the cookies to spread slightly while baking.

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just slightly golden. The cookies should be soft in the center and set around the edges.

Finally, it’s time to enjoy your four ingredient chocolate chip cookies.

Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy.

Storage Tips

To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to make them in advance, these cookies freeze well, too.

Place them in a freezer-safe bag or container; they’ll stay good for up to three months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, let the cookies thaw at room temperature for a few hours, or pop them in the microwave for a few seconds.

These fast and easy four-ingredient chocolate chip cookies are a great recipe when you need something sweet but don’t have the time or ingredients for a complicated bake. Whether you’re making a batch for a party, a cookie exchange or just for yourself, they will surely be a hit.

Frequently Asked Questions

A plate of chocolate chip cookies is placed on a striped cloth, with additional cookies and chocolate chips scattered around. — Photo Credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Do you have questions about these four ingredient chocolate chip cookies? Leave them below in the comments section and I will do my best to answer them.

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, you can use salted butter if that’s what you have on hand. If you do, just keep in mind that the cookies may taste a little saltier. You could also slightly reduce the amount of powdered sugar if you’re concerned about balancing the flavors.

Can I substitute chocolate chips with another type of mix-in?

Definitely. This recipe is flexible, so you can easily swap out the chocolate chips for other mix-ins like white chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even dried fruit. Just be sure to keep the total quantity of mix-ins around ½ cup to avoid affecting the texture of the dough.

Why are my cookies crumbly?

If your cookies turn out crumbly, it could be because the dough wasn’t mixed thoroughly, or the butter may have cooled too much before the flour was added. To fix this, make sure to stir the dough until it’s well-combined, and don’t let the butter sit too long after melting. Another tip is to press the cookie dough balls gently before baking to help them hold their shape.