Name: Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies for Supper
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Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies have it all with crunchy edges and a soft, chewy center you’ll crave.

author’s note

Coconut Oil Is The Swap You Didn’t Know You Needed!

Over the years, I’ve gotten a ton of questions about swapping oils in my classic chewy chocolate chip cookies, and one of the most common requests is for coconut oil. So, I finally got around to testing it, and let me tell you—these cookies deserve their own post!

If you’ve never baked with coconut oil before, you’re in for a satisfying surprise. They’re seriously amazing, easily ranking as one of my top cookie recipes. The coconut oil doesn’t just add a rich flavor; it completely transforms the texture!

And of course, I’ll be sharing a few baking “secrets” to make sure your cookies come out reliable every time!

Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients

A few ingredients to discuss:

Ingredient	Quick note
Coconut oil	Measure while solid for accuracy
Butter	Use unsalted to control salt
Brown sugar	Light or dark both work; I prefer dark
Cornstarch	Helps create a chewy center
Chocolate chips	Use your favorites or mix them; milk & dark are great together

How To Make Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

The full instructions are in the recipe card below but here are some of my best tips!

Wet Ingredients: Let the butter and oil cool before adding to avoid greasy cookies.
Add Dry Ingredients: Make sure your baking agents are fresh!
Mix in Flour: Avoid overmixing to help keep cookies soft.
Chill Dough: Chilling helps the dough firm up for better cookie shape and texture.
Bake: Tidy the edges with a spatula and add extra chocolate chips on top for a prettier cookie.

What Can You Use Instead Of Coconut Oil?

Vegetable oil
Canola oil
Additional butter

It’s totally doable to use equal parts. Just keep in mind that different oils or butters have different flavors and water content, which can change the texture and taste.

For the best results, stick to recipes made for coconut oil, like these coconut oil chocolate chip cookies!

Storage

Leftover Cookies?

They stay fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Freezing Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies: Freeze dough balls for 1 hour, then put them in a freezer bag. Store for up to 3 months and bake from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes.