The Ultimate Quick Cookies: Gooey Bliss in Just 30 Minutes
Sometimes, a cookie craving hits hard — and waiting hours for dough to chill just isn’t an option. That’s where these Ultimate Quick Cookies come in. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have warm, chewy cookies with golden edges and gooey centers, all made in one bowl with no fancy equipment required.
Whether you’re baking for unexpected guests, a quick family treat, or a fun project with kids, this recipe is your guaranteed shortcut to cookie heaven.
Why You’ll Love These Quick Cookies
- Lightning Fast: From bowl to bite in under 30 minutes.
- No Chill Needed: Scoop and bake immediately.
- One-Bowl Recipe: Fewer dishes = more happiness.
- Customizable Base: Add chocolate chips, M&Ms, nuts, sprinkles, or dried fruit.
- Perfect Texture: Crisp edges, soft centers, and just the right chew.
Equipment You’ll Need
- Mixing bowl (microwave-safe if melting butter in it)
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Spatula
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling rack
- Cookie scoop (optional but handy)
Ingredients (Makes 18–24 Cookies)
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (70g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-In Options (choose one or mix!):
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- OR 1 cup M&M’s
- OR ½ cup chocolate chips + ½ cup chopped nuts
- OR 1 cup white chocolate chips + dried cranberries
