25 Chocolate Chip Recipes That Go Way Beyond Just Cookies

If you're looking for an easy treat with a nostalgic taste, how about everyone’s all-time favorite cookie but in bar form? This is a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe that gets put into an 8"-x-8" square pan, baked until golden on the outside and still soft on the inside, and cut into squares. No rolling or scooping little balls, no multiple sheet pans, and you can store them right in the pan you baked them in.

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If stealing bites of cookie dough from mom’s mixing bowl was your mission on baking day, then this edible cookie dough will be your perfect easy dessert. Loaded with mini chocolate chips and all those classic buttery brown sugar vibes, this “naughty” nostalgic treat will transport you back to childhood with just one bite.

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This tart is our formal request to have chocolate chip cookies in all forms. The crust is more like a shortbread version of the classic cookie to make it sturdy enough to perfectly hold its shape and the caramel and chocolate layers on top. It’s a sliceable, shareable cookie and a really wonderful option for your next gathering.

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We’ve made my fair share of variations on the chocolate chip cookie over the years, from chewy to brown butter, but this recipe takes the cake: They’re the most classic, least-fussy version—exactly what you want when you’re looking for a no-frills, soft and fudgy chocolate chip cookie.

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A Sicilian favorite across the globe, cannoli will always be a dreamy delicacy. In this version, the classic dessert is transformed from a creamy ricotta-filled crispy shell to a shareable party dip.

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Buckeyes are a beloved truffle made of a rich peanut butter filling and dipped in chocolate. This no-bake cheesecake might be even easier. Instead of individually hand-dipping each buckeye, you get to cut squares of peanut cheesecake with a crunchy chocolate crust and a snappy chocolate top.

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These M&M cookie bars are big bake sale vibes. They've got all the comfort of a chocolate chip cookie, with the added crunch of M&M's and the added heft of a bar shape, making for a delicious treat that’s impossible to put down.

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Sick of grabbing the same super-sweet, processed granola bars every morning? Studded with banana chunks and chocolate chips, these hearty oat bars will satisfy your breakfast cravings and sustain you through those long late morning meetings. Oh, and those necessary four o’clock snacks? They’re good for that too.

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Just when we thought a millionaire shortbread couldn’t get richer, we switched up the classic recipe to feature layers of chocolate shortbread, chocolate caramel, and an added bonus of a cookie 'n' cream filling. The snap of chocolate with chewy caramel is still one of our favorite combinations, and bites or crushed-up Oreos just make these that much better.

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Ever have those moments when you can't decide if you're craving a warm chocolate chip cookie or a fudgy brownie? Us too! That's why you need the brookie—the half brownie–half cookie—in your life. It's perfect for all of those indecisive moments.

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These banana-chocolate chip muffins have all the indulgence of a dessert packed into a breakfast-approved package. Instead of the rich, buttery base of a classic banana bread, these muffins use plain whole-milk yogurt as the primary source of fat. The yogurt also lends a lightness to balance the naturally sweet bananas and the brown sugar. It’s basically a breakfast parfait in muffin form!

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Fantasy Fudge, as its grown to be called, is a shortcut fudge that is just as good as the real thing. Our two favorite things about it are that 1) it's quick to make and 2) it's totally customizable!

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It's not that chocolate chip cookies are hard to make, it's just that this cookie skillet is extra easy. Pressing the dough into an ovenproof skillet instead of scooping dozens of balls takes way less time and feels much less tedious to prep. Plus, it's just more fun to eat.

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Got an urgent brownie craving? This easy mug brownie is ultra-fudgy and ready in minutes. It's rich enough for two people, but it's okay not to share. 😏

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When it comes to a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake we don't expect anything less than extreme decadence. With five indulgent layers of chocolate and Oreo, this Oreo dream cheesecake certainly delivers that and more.

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Is there a better flavor combo than peanut butter and chocolate? Seriously, we'll wait. The duo is a classic for a reason: chocolate sweet and bitter notes are perfectly complemented by peanut butter's savory, just slightly sweet qualities.

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If you're a chocolate dessert fanatic—this is the cookie for you. We combined two of our favorite classic desserts—cookies and brownies, of course—to create this dessert dream, so you never have to choose between the two again! With two kinds of chocolate chips, brownie mix and cocoa powder, these fudgy, extra-chocolatey cookies are made for the die-hard chocolate fans.

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These warmly spiced, dry cookies are made for dipping in hot chocolate or coffee. Since pumpkin adds extra moisture to the cookies, these won’t get quite as dry as a traditional biscotti, but are still plenty sturdy. Serve these with a pumpkin spice latte for a double-dose of fall.

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We have to admit: our flourless chocolate cake is already fairly close to perfect. But, to satisfy that sweet-salty craving we sometimes can’t ignore, we gave our classic recipe an upgrade in the form of LOTS of peanut butter. Reese’s lovers—we think this will be the cake you’ve been dreaming of. It’s even richer than the original, and just as easy to create.

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Though dump cakes might be the easiest dessert to make, Magic Cookie Bars come a close second. And we'd reckon that these are even more customizable and even more delicious. The condensed milk adds as the perfect chewy conduit to the coconut and whatever toppings you choose.

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