10 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes With a Twist

There are few things in life better than a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. But sometimes it’s nice to try a variation of this classic dessert. Here are ten chocolate chip cookie recipes that are anything but boring, plus a little bonus at the end.

 

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

 

Chocolate chip cookies are insanely delicious, without a doubt, but they are also a perfect base for new flavors and textures. Peruse this list of cookie recipes that use chocolate chips and I’m sure you’ll find a new bake to try out!

 

There’s something for everyone, from a classic walnut chocolate chip cookie all the way to a fancy chocolate chip cookie dough macaron. 

 

 

1. Espresso Chip Cookies

 

This espresso chip cookie recipe is my absolute favorite! The brown butter, espresso, and cinnamon combine to make this intense roasty, toasty flavor that is basically a warm hug in cookie form.

The real kicker though, is the espresso morsels. Be sure to check out the blog post to find the store locator in case you can’t find them at your usual grocery store. They are so worth an extra trip.

 

2. Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

Mini chocolate chip cookies that are melt in your mouth tender. My brother requested this recipe and I’m so glad I made them! Besides the gorgeous texture, the cream cheese adds a nice subtle flavor. I whipped up a batch for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. 

 

 

3. Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

If you’re looking through this list for a healthy chocolate chip cookie recipe, this is basically it. Comparatively speaking, because it is still a cookie, ya know? It’s got chickpea flour, oats, wheat germ, and bananas all working in its favor.

That being said, this is still one dang fine cookie! It’s soft, gooey, and chewy. As far as I’m concerned, that’s all a good chocolate chip cookie recipe needs to be.

 

4. Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

 

Go big or go home, am I right? Well here’s one big ole chocolate chip cookie to get you through the night. Bake it in a cast iron skillet for a perfect crust, yet an ooey, gooey center. Live your life to the fullest and top this bad boy with a scoop of ice cream.

 

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5. Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

Okay, this chocolate chip cookie recipe was a total experiment, but it worked out deliciously. I subbed some coconut cream in for a portion of the butter. This thick, chewy cookie also boasts a modest amount of shredded coconut and a combination of white and semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Over the years, I have come to really love the subtle flavor that is coconut. With the different chocolate chips and chewy texture of this cookie, it is a wonderful twist on a classic cookie.

 

6. Cookie Dough Macarons

 

Macarons are not for the fainthearted, but if you’re up for the challenge, you will love these chocolate chip cookie dough macarons. The brown sugar macaron shells are filled with cookie dough buttercream and a nugget of edible cookie dough.

Basically, picture the fanciest, pantsiest version of a chocolate chip cookie and you end up with these. Heck, if you’re not up for making macs, just dig into that edible cookie dough!

 

 

7. Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

Of all my chocolate chip cookie recipes, this is my husband’s favorite and it’s one I’ve been making for many years. The walnuts add texture and a ton of flavor to the thick, chewy cookies. Make sure to check out the full blog post to learn how I freeze and bake my cookie dough.

 

8. Hazelnut Mocha Biscotti

 

My go-to cookie is generally thick and chewy, but other times a crisp biscotti is the absolute best choice. With this recipe for Hazelnut Mocha Biscotti, you’ve got the nutty flavor of hazelnut flour combined with roasty espresso and sweet chocolate chips. 

Maybe you haven’t made biscotti before, but don’t fret. Biscotti is totes easy to make from scratch. Check out the full blog post for some great tips and tricks.

 

 

9. Fudgy Chocolate Cookie Bars

 

These are cookie bars and they have chocolate chips, so I think they deserve a spot on this chocolate chip cookie recipes roundup. Basically you’ve got a chocolate shortbread base topped with fudge, chocolate chips, and pecans. A killer combo!

 

10. Funfetti Cookies

 

Funfetti is an iconic birthday cake flavor, but there’s no need to limit yourself to just cake! These cookies are loaded with rainbow jimmies and funfetti chips. If you can’t find those, white chocolate chips are basically the same dang thing.

This recipe is especially perfect for the birthday boy/ girl who doesn’t like cake. You get all the fun of sprinkles and sugar in cookie form instead.

 

Related Reading: 10 Christmas Cookies to Make with Family

 

Honorable Mention: Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

 

While not technically a “chocolate chip” cookie recipe, these chocolate peanut butter chip cookies definitely deserve an honorable mention. Fudgy, rich chocolate cookies studded with peanut butter chips make this the best cookie recipe for anyone who just loves Reese’s cups.

I’ve been working on this recipe for over a decade and it has been worth every batch. The crazy thing is it uses sweetened condensed milk! That creates a really unique texture, even if it does make the cookie dough mad sticky.

 

Which Will You Bake First?

 

Out of all of these chocolate chip cookie recipes, which one are you dying to try first? When you’re talking about a chocolate chip cookie, there really is no wrong answer. 

This list is also a great reference when you need to whip up a sweet treat for a bake sale, potluck, or holiday party. Definitely pin this roundup for the future. You won’t regret it!