Feeding warm cookies to a crowd can sometimes take a while since you are limited to how many you can bake at one time. However, with these Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookies for a Crowd, we've eliminated that problem. 24 warm cookies all on one pan!
You know those days when you sometimes crave a chocolate chip cookie, but after looking through your cabinets and pantry, you find that you don't have any chocolate chip cookies?
Well, I recently had that, but the problem was I didn't feel like actually rolling balls of dough, and baking 3 or 4 batches. I know there are tons of recipes that are only one dozen cookies.
However, I wanted more than a dozen or so cookies in the house, because if there are freshly baked cookies, then Zack wants one, and Kelsie, and soon there are no more freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, and I'm sad. Haha.
I figured that if you can make a chocolate chip cookie cake in a cast iron skillet, then I could totally just take the cookie dough, mash it into a cookie sheet and have cookies.
Y'all that's exactly what I did, and let me tell you that they were a hit!
Just look at all that chocolate gooeyness! YUM! These are soft and chewy, and best eaten the day of, if you're looking for that freshly baked perfection.
As I was cutting these bad boys...ok, as Zack was cutting these bad boys up, I thought to out loud to Zack...."these would be perfect for a crowd."
Perfect for holidays or parties, or just because game nights. They are easy to make, and the cookies are all ready at the same time, so everyone gets a perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie.
We did not have ice cream when I made these, BUT we did buy it the next day, and popped a cookie in the microwave for 20 seconds, topped it with a scoop of ice cream, and it was better than any chocolate chip cookie sundae I've gotten at any restaurant.
Seriously, amazing. The warm gooey cookie and cold melty ice cream, it was perfection that everyone should have in their life at some point.
Here's the deal...these aren't just any old chocolate chip cookies just mashing up the dough together in a pan.
Nope, these bad boys are made with Rodelle Baker's Extract, and it will change your life!
It is the perfect blend of chocolate and vanilla in extract form, and it makes these cookies sing in your mouth like an old Sunday church hymn.
It is something about the blend that just takes these above and beyond plain jane vanilla extract.
Of course I couldn't have made these without topping these with an amazing chocolate buttercream, made with Rodelle's Gourmet Baking Cocoa.
Man, let me tell you, I will never use any other cocoa powder, ever. It's rich dark flavor brings me to the dark side! (Star Wars dark side, that is)
The dollop of frosting on top make these extraordinary chocolate chip cookies! Your family and friends will thank you for going that extra little step.
Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookies ingredients:
- butter
- brown sugar
- mini semisweet chocolate chips
- eggs
- salt
- sugar
- Rodelle Baker's Extract - or vanilla extract
- baking soda
- flour
- powdered sugar
- cocoa powder
- heavy whipping cream
How do you make chocolate chip cookie bars?
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a, 18X13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar.
- Add the Baker's Extract and eggs.
- Turn the mixer off, and pour in the flour, baking soda and salt. Beat on low until just combined.
- Mix in chocolate chips.
- Spread cookie dough out evenly in pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake.
- Let cool and cut into squares.
- Make frosting, if you'd like! It's totally optional.
Can you bake cookies on a sheet pan?
Of course! You can always make these into individual balls and bake, but to make 24 cookies quick, it's best to bake them just like this recipe calls for!
Here are other desserts perfect for a crowd:
Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookies for a Crowd
Feeding warm cookies to a crowd can sometimes take a while since you are limited to how many you can bake at one time. However, with these Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookies for a Crowd, we've eliminated that problem. 24 warm cookies all on one pan!
Ingredients
Cookies
- 2 sticks butter, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
- 2 ¼ cups mini semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Rodelle Baker's Extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ¾ cups flour
Frosting
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 and ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Rodelle cocoa powder
- 1 ½ Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Rodelle Baker's Extract
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a, 18X13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, attached to a stand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar.
- Add the Baker's Extract and eggs.
- Turn the mixer off, and pour in the flour, baking soda and salt. Beat on low until just combined.
- Mix in 2 cups of mini chocolate chips.
- Spread cookie dough out evenly in pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until middle is set up and edges are golden brown.
- Let cool and cut into squares.
Frosting
- In a stand mixer beat the butter on medium speed until creamy - about 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, salt, and Baker's extract with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 full minutes. Add up to ¼ cup more powdered sugar if frosting is too thin or another tablespoon of cream if frosting is too thick.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 314Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 235mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2gSugar: 27gProtein: 3g
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Terri Steffes
They look so yummy! I have tried Rodell products and really like them. What a great way to show off the vanilla and cocoa!
candy
Making cookie bars is such an easy and quick way to whip up a treat. Feeds a crowd and one pan mess. Can do this with all kinds of cookies.
Leona
I need one now! Looks perfect for bringing to a party as I'm sure these will be a hit with both the kids and adults. Thanks for the yummy recipe!
Glenda Cates
I can't wait to make these Cookies for my son at the end of the week if it cools down so we can cook.
wendy
Well, these sure look amazing! I love the pretty little dollop on the top. 🙂 They will go fast in any crowd, I am sure.
Amber Myers
I'd just make this pan for myself, I won't lie 😉
I'll be nice and share with my family though. We're huge fan of chocolate chip cookies.
Jasmine
Ooooh sheet pan chocolate chip cookies are my FAVE! They're always a crowd favorite too, which is perfect for get-togethers!
lisalisa
I can't wait to try out this cookie recipe. Man, these look so delicious and all I need is a tall glass of milk. I'm definitely making these!
Tammy
I adore any sheet pan recipe. I made this one time for a birthday cake for my son. The kids loved it at his birthday party. I decorated the top like a birthday cake.
Sarah Bailey
Oh my, yes please a good 100 times over! These look like they would be absolutely delicious, perfect with a good cup of tea.
Sara Welch
My mother would make sheet recipes for youth group! These cookies look absolutely fantastic!
Kita Bryant
Now I just need to go get a sheet pan! This is a really neat recipe!
Jeanette
I love this idea for the days that I don't want to do batch after batch. It looks so much simpler to just throw it all on the sheet and call it a day! Thanks for the great idea!
Karen Morse
Easy solution if you're busy and it's also so nice to look at! I think it's a brilliant way to serve chocolate chip. It looks SUPER yummy as well. Love it!
Heather
This is the perfect treat to bring to a bbq. I can't wait to make these for our friends.
Chubskulit Rose
This looks like a great pair for an afternoon tea, yum! My son would be all over these treats!
Terri Beavers
Oh my gosh, these look amazing. I just popped a Texas Sheet Cake in the oven and I'm wishing I had found your post first because we'd all love these.
Kate | Life of a Ginger
I have a large family.... my husband and I have five daughters, I love being able to make a large batch of cookies without being chained to the oven!
Carol Cassara
Sometimes you just don't have time to roll out those cookies one by one and this is the perfect solution for that! I love that you baked in a sheet pan! It's also easier to cut it in pieces and serve it that way!
Kathy
These look delish! Have you found the extract at stores or only online?
Brittany
I can’t wait to try this recipe... these cookie bars are absolutely gorgeous! How did you get such a deep golden brown?!