Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

Updated Apr 10, 2026 · Published Apr 3, 2023 by Fadela

Giant cookie recipe baked as one large chocolate chip cookie with a soft chewy center, crisp edges, and a cookie cake texture perfect to slice and share

This giant chocolate chip cookie is baked as one large cookie with crisp edges and a soft, chewy center, somewhere between a classic cookie and a cookie cake.

If you’re looking for a simple giant cookie recipe to bake in one piece, this version keeps the dough easy to handle and bakes evenly without drying out.

Why you'll love this recipe

One giant cookie: a simple way to bake a large chocolate chip cookie without portioning
Soft center, crisp edges: the texture you expect from a good giant cookie
Perfect for sharing: slice it like a cookie cake for birthdays or dessert

Butter – unsalted, softened
Sugar – white sugar + brown sugar
Egg – at room temperature
Flour – all-purpose or cake flour
Cornstarch (optional) – for extra chewiness
Baking powder & baking soda
Chocolate chips or chunks
Vanilla extract & salt

sliced giant chocolate chip cookie cut like a cookie pizza

Let it cool on the pan so the giant cookie sets without breaking
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth, evenly mixed dough
Do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the cookie soft
Shape with a ring or pan for clean, round edges
Bake until golden on the edges but still soft in the center

This giant cookie recipe is based on my chocolate chip cookies recipe, adjusted to bake evenly with a soft center and lightly crisp edges without drying out.

Cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and creamy.

mixing butter and sugar for giant chocolate chip cookie dough

Add the egg and vanilla, then mix until smooth.

Fold in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt just until combined.

mixing dry ingredients for giant chocolate chip cookie

Stir in the chocolate chips gently.

giant chocolate chip cookie dough with chocolate chips in bowl

Spread the dough evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet to form a large 22 cm / 9-inch cookie.

shaping giant chocolate chip cookie dough with a tart ring on baking sheet

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 17–20 minutes, until golden on the edges and soft in the center.

Cool completely on the baking sheet before slicing and serving.

baked giant chocolate chip cookie on baking sheet

To get the best texture, bake until the edges are set and the center still looks slightly underbaked.

It will continue to set as it cools while staying soft inside.

Serving suggestions

Serving ideas for this giant chocolate chip cookie are simple and perfect for sharing or serving like a cookie cake.

Top with chocolate ganache or caramel for a cookie cake style dessert
Slice like a cake and serve with vanilla ice cream
Serve warm for a soft, gooey center

Storage

Store the giant cookie covered at room temperature or refrigerate for longer storage.

Recipe variations

Cookie cake version: bake in a pan for a thicker cookie cake texture
Large bakery-style cookie: shape slightly thicker for a softer center
Stuffed giant cookie: add a filling like chocolate spread or caramel

Recipe Questions

A giant cookie is usually baked free-form, while a cookie cake is baked in a pan and slightly thicker, but both use a similar cookie dough.

Yes. Bake it ahead and store at room temperature, or bake just before serving for best texture.

Do I need to chill the dough?

No. This giant chocolate chip cookie can be baked right away.

Why is the center soft after baking?

The cookie firms up as it cools, keeping a chewy center and crisp edges.

Can I freeze a giant cookie?

Yes. Freeze baked slices for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature.

giant chocolate chip cookie served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

I hope you’ll love this recipe. If you try it, feel free to leave a comment. Happy baking!

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Author: Fadela
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 8 slices

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Description

Recipe for a giant chocolate chip cookie baked like a cookie pizza, with a soft, chewy center and crunchy edges. Perfect for sharing (10-inch / 25 cm cookie, about 8–10 slices).

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
Add egg and vanilla and mix until fully incorporated.
Fold in flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
Mix in chocolate chips gently.
Shape dough into a large circle on the baking sheet (use an 8–9 inch / 20–22 cm ring or cake pan if desired).
Chill 30 minutes in the fridge or 15 minutes in the freezer.
Bake 17–20 minutes until golden on the edges and slightly soft in the center.
Cool on the baking sheet, then transfer carefully to a serving dish.
Slice into 8–10 pieces and serve, ideally with ice cream.