I first published this recipe for a large batch chocolate chip cookies in February 2022, and then again on St. Louis Mom.

With three little ones, I have been all about convenience lately. I’ve been spending less time in the kitchen and more time playing. But, when it comes to baking, time stops. Memories flood my head, smells take me back in time, and the first bite of a fresh baked cookie takes all the worries and to-do lists away.

Growing up, I was the second youngest of six kids. We spent a lot of our days outside playing. But when we would run inside, I can still imagine the smell of fresh baked cookies in the air. They were in the oven during holidays, get-togethers, parties, and then also just on a regular weeknight. Now, when I bake cookies, it takes me back in time to my own childhood and the comfort I instantly felt when I smelled cookies in the oven.

Lately, it’s been easy to get caught up in the to-do list, cleaning, laundry, work, and driving every which way to sports or drop offs. But I want to give you permission to just take a moment and make a batch of cookies.

Give me a laundry list of things to do and you can bet I won’t do any of it… but you can bet I will bake. It is my escape when I don’t want to meal prep, when I am out of ideas with my toddler, when I am stressed, when I want to smell “that freshly baked cookie smell” I grew up smelling. I literally don’t do anything I NEED to do, and just bake. It leaves my kitchen a mess, my to-do list still there… but a warm heart and happy kids.

This large batch chocolate chip cookies also freeze well, so then I always have cookies on hand. Because you just never know when you (or your neighbor, friend, co-worker) will need a homemade cookie. I swear it makes everything better. Trust me.

Okay now on to this recipe!! This is my go-to chocolate chip cookie that was my mom’s famous cookie recipe, MADE BIG! It will make a lot, like over 4 dozen cookies.

Why make a lot? Maybe you have a lot of mouths that will eat them. Plus, if you are going to go through all the trouble of mixing up ingredients and baking, you may as well make enough to gift and freeze! These freeze awesome. Just put in an air-tight container or bag and freeze up to 3 months. We baked these at my parents house with a lot of people always coming by so my mom freezes them.

ENJOY! And remember, when all else fails… BAKE.

Large Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

4 sticks of unsalted butter, softened or cubed (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups chocolate chips

Directions:

Makes 4 dozen
In a mixer, cream the butter. Add the sugar and cream. Add in the eggs and cream together.
Add in the salt, baking soda and vanilla and cream.
Slowly add in the flour until combined. Mix in the chocolate chips.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scooper, scoop dough on a sheet lined with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
Bake for about 9 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
Take out and let cool completely.