Finding the best recipe to teach you how to make chocolate chip cookies can be really difficult. Some cookie recipes are better than others and there are just so many different variations. Plus, some people prefer soft chocolate chip cookies, while others prefer crunchy chocolate chip cookies.

No matter what type of cookies you're looking to make, you're sure to find the perfect recipe for you and your family in our collection, The Best Dessert Recipes: 18 Recipes for Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies.

The Best Dessert Recipes
18 Recipes for Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

"Classic" Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Fun Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes for Special Diets

"Classic" Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Two Bite Chocolate Chip Cookies

Even though these cookies are small enough to be eaten in just two bites or less, but still pack quite a flavor punch.

Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies (above left)

While the secret ingredient in this easy cookie recipe isn't life-altering, it makes all the difference when it comes to flavor and softness.

Big-Batch Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies NEW

You can serve a group of people easily with this class chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe.

Overnight Chocolate Chip Cookies

Just like a chicken tastes better when it has marinated overnight, these chocolate chip cookies taste amazing after a few hours in the fridge.

Best Butterless Chocolate Chip Cookies

You honestly won't know that the butter is missing from these beauties. They're soft and chocolatey, just like a chocolate chip cookie should be.

Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

What's not to love about these incredibly soft homemade cookies? They're so flavorful that you won't be able to grab just one.

Not-So-Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies NEW

These cookies have a few unexpected ingredients that make them even tastier than your typical chocolate chip cookie.

Perfect (Never Flat) Chocolate Chip Cookies (above right)

These cookies will never come out flat, even if you mess up the ingredients a little bit. They're practically perfect in every way.

Fun Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

M&M and Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie (above left)

Skillet cookies are one of the best dessert inventions of all time. You'll especially love how the chocolates melt perfectly.

Fully Loaded Cookies

These are anything but your average homemade chocolate chip cookies. They have so many flavors that you'll taste something new with every bite.

Double Chocolate Chip Mint Skillet Cookie (above right)

This skillet cookie is the definition of chocolate overload. The wonderful mint flavor keeps the chocolate from tasting too overwhelming.

Deep Fried Cookie Dough Balls NEW

Try frying your chocolate chip cookie dough instead of baking it to make this tasty treat.

Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Cookies

Dark chocolate chocolate chip cookie surrounds a gooey, caramel center. You'll love the way they melt in your mouth.

Gooey Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies NEW

These warm chocolate chip cookies are perfectly gooey and have a rich red velvet flavor.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes for Special Diets

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

You've never tasted a vegan cookie recipe quite like this one before. One bite, and you'll be hooked for life.

Healthy Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie NEW

This cookie recipe makes a few substitutions to make this a diet-friendly recipe.

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies (above right)

When we say "giant," we mean it. These simple chocolate chip cookies are larger-than-life in both size and flavor.

Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (above left)

This easy cookie recipe has all of the flavor you love without any of the gluten. You'll never be able to tell the difference.