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Recipes Made with Chocolate Chips

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By Janine Waite · Published on Jan 11, 2025
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Calling all bakers, discover delicious Recipes Made with Chocolate Chips – try them today to find a new favorite! There’s nothing better than indulging in desserts filled with chocolate chips. The rich, melty goodness of chocolate chips brings a timeless flavor to every bite, making them a favorite ingredient for dessert lovers of all ages. The possibilities are endless, from classic chocolate chip cookies to decadent chocolate chip bars and creative chocolate cookie recipes that are easy to make and delightfully customizable. 

A collage of four irresistible baked goods: a chocolaty loaf topped with shavings, a light scone enhanced by chocolate chips and glaze, recipes made with chocolate chips scooped into a bowl as ice cream, and stacked chocolate chip blondies elegantly arranged on a cake stand.

Whether planning a cozy baking day with loved ones, preparing for a festive gathering, or simply craving a quick and satisfying dessert, these chocolate chip recipes are versatile enough to suit any occasion. 

Pair them with a warm cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk, and you’ll have the ultimate sweet treat experience that’s hard to resist.

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Why We Love Chocolate Chips

Chocolate chips are a baking staple for a reason. Their versatility and rich flavor can elevate any recipe, from classic cookies to innovative dessert bars. 

They’re the perfect addition to sweeten your favorite bakes, making every bite unforgettable.

The Perfect Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

When it comes to chocolate, double is always better! Chocolate chip cookies combine the best of both worlds: rich cocoa batter and melty chocolate chips. 

They’re soft, chewy, and decadently flavorful—ideal for satisfying a serious chocolate craving!

Quick Tips for Baking Chocolate Chip Cookies:

  • Use room-temperature butter for the perfect texture.
  • Don’t overmix your dough; this ensures a chewy, tender cookie.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for an elevated flavor.

Easy Chocolate Chip Bar Recipes

Chocolate chip bars are a lifesaver for busy days when you want to bake without the fuss. 

These bars are easy to prepare, require minimal ingredients, and can be customized with add-ins like nuts, coconut, or dried fruits.

Why Chocolate Chip Bars are a Favorite:

  • They’re great for sharing at parties or potlucks.
  • They store well and make an excellent grab-and-go treat.
  • You can switch flavors with white chocolate chips, dark chocolate, or even butterscotch chips.

Why Chocolate Chip Recipes Are Always a Winner

Whether it is a special occasion or just treating yourself, recipes made with chocolate chips never disappoint. 

From classic cookies to inventive bars, these treats bring joy with every bite. The aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip goodies makes anyone smile.

A Personal Note from Janine

We have a treasured family chocolate chip cookie recipe that stands out from all the rest. These cookies are anything but ordinary—they’re delightfully crunchy and satisfyingly chunky, a far cry from the flat, soft chocolate chip cookies you might be used to. Growing up, these cookies were a staple in our home, and I’ve cherished them ever since. The best part? Every single bite is packed with an abundance of chocolate chips, making them irresistible.

I’m not exactly sure where my mom found this wonderful recipe—it’s one of those family mysteries—but it quickly became a favorite among me and my brothers. No matter its origins, this recipe is a constant reminder of her, and I can’t help but think of her warmth and love every time I bake a batch or sneak a cookie (or two).

If you’re looking for something unique and utterly delicious to bake this weekend, I hope you’ll give these cookies a try. They’re more than just a treat; they’re a little piece of my family’s story, and I’d love for them to become part of yours too. 

Happy baking!

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This Week’s Inspiration – Recipes Made with Chocolate Chips

A rectangular chocolate cake, crafted from delectable recipes made with chocolate chips, is adorned with rich frosting and generous chunks of chocolate on a white cake stand. Scattered pieces of chocolate add to its allure. In the backdrop, blurred eggs and a candle create an inviting scene.

Chocolate Loaf Cake Recipe

If you’re looking for the ultimate Chocolate Loaf Cake Recipe, you’ve come to the right place!

This rich, moist, and decadently dense chocolate bread, packed with chocolate chips and a deep chocolate flavor, is incredibly easy to make and the perfect dessert for any occasion.

A delightful baked dessert in a white square dish, featuring sliced bananas, bread pieces, and chocolate chips. Perfect for those seeking recipes made with chocolate chips. Set on a wooden table with scattered chocolate chips, a checkered cloth, eggs in a dish, and candles nearby.

Chocolate Bread Pudding

Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert. It combines the rich, indulgent chocolate with the natural sweetness of bananas, all nestled in a warm, custardy, delectable treat.

A loaf of sliced chocolate banana bread on parchment paper, showcasing a tantalizing recipe made with chocolate chips and nuts. The dark brown bread is irresistible, surrounded by scattered chocolate chips and a cozy checkered cloth, with a small candle adding warmth to the scene.

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

This unique Double Chocolate Banana Bread is a decadent twist on a classic favorite. It’s an indulgence for any chocolate lover with a rich cocoa-infused batter, an abundance of chocolate chips, and a secret ingredient of creamy avocado.

A plate of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies on a white stand, showcasing golden brown dough with generous chocolate chunks, perfect for those exploring recipes made with chocolate chips.

The Best Crunchy Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

I want to shout it from every rooftop that I finally have the Best Crunchy, Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. If you enjoy a thick, crispy chocolate chip cookie, then this recipe is perfect for you. Every bite guarantees an explosion of chocolate chips accompanied by a satisfying crunch.

This recipe stands out from the rest as it produces exceptionally hard chocolate chip cookies. It’s a cookie for those who truly adore thick and crunchy cookies.

Three chocolate chip cookies sit on a white plate, surrounded by a few extra chips. Another plate of these irresistible treats is nearby. A polka-dotted napkin peeks out at the bottom, inviting thoughts of delightful recipes made with chocolate chips.

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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie

This recipe is the best Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie. In addition, this is the best recipe since it only has four ingredients!

A skillet cookie topped with three scoops of vanilla ice cream, surrounded by scattered chocolate chunks and chips on a wooden table, is a treat found in recipes made with chocolate chips. Nearby, a jar of hazelnut spread, a spoon, and a cutting board with dark chocolate pieces complete the scene.

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

This delicious Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is a fabulous treat any time of the year. It’s our family’s comfort food when it comes to desserts! My daughter asked me the other day to make this chocolate chip cookie in our cast iron skillet. So, I got busy in the kitchen and made a few versions. And today’s recipe is the result.

Freshly baked muffins with crumbly streusel topping and chocolate chips, just like in your favorite recipes made with chocolate chips, wrapped in parchment paper, on a white floral plate.

Bakery Style Carrot Muffins

Here are the best Bakery Styled Carrot Cake Muffins with a delicious crumble topping. Not only do these muffins have a crumble topping but they also have chocolate chips inside as a bonus! I love the combination of a moist carrot cake and crumble. The chocolate chips just add a nice touch and richness. This is a fun and delicious recipe to share with friends and family for any occasion!

A close-up of a chocolate chip scone drizzled with icing on a white plate, embodying all the deliciousness recipes made with chocolate chips have to offer. In the background, more scones rest on a cooling rack, while to the right, a floral-patterned teacup adds an elegant touch.

Chocolate Chip Scones

These creamy and fluffy Chocolate Chip Scones are the only scones you need in your cookbook. They are topped with a layer of raw sugar which makes their crust a bit crunchy!

A glass bowl brimming with delicious chocolate ice cream is topped with a scattering of chocolate chips, perfect for those who love recipes made with chocolate chips. A gold spoon rests elegantly on the ice cream. Soft pink flowers and patterned fabrics complete the delightful scene.

Dairy Free Ice Cream

If you’re looking to ditch the dairy but still crave that rich, creamy texture, I’ve got just the thing for you—a fantastic dairy-free ice cream recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious. Whether vegan, lactose intolerant, or just curious about dairy alternatives, this recipe will become your go-to for a guilt-free, velvety treat.

So, grab your Ninja Creami ice cream maker, and let’s make some delicious dairy-free chocolate ice cream together!

A scoop of vanilla ice cream rests atop a chocolate chip cookie cup, showcasing one of the delightful recipes made with chocolate chips. It's presented on a white plate, while the softly blurred background highlights its tempting allure.

How to Make Cookie Bowls

Let’s learn How to Make Cookie Bowls out of my chocolate chip cookie recipe. These edible cookie bowls are a fun and yummy way to enjoy cookies. Plus, you can fill them with anything sweet you’re craving – ice cream, pudding, you name it! It’s a double treat in one dessert!

A stack of four chocolate chip cookies with visible chunks, placed on a white surface. Scattered chocolate chips hint at delicious recipes made with chocolate chips. The softly blurred background highlights the tempting cookies.

Ranger Cookie Recipe

This Ranger Cookie Recipe blends oatmeal, coconut, cornflakes, and chocolate chips. This blend of yummy ingredients creates crispy edges with a slightly chewy texture. You can substitute both the flour with my gluten-free flour blend.

A chocolate cake with a smooth frosting, enriched by a scattering of chocolate shavings and chips, sits elegantly on a white cake stand. The backdrop features white bowls, eggs, and a milk jug on a pristine surface, perfect for those who savor recipes made with chocolate chips.

Queen of Sheba Cake

I hadn’t heard of the Queen of Sheba Cake until I fell in love with Julia Child’s recipe. According to Julia, this cake tests a pastry chef’s ability to make a cake that doesn’t have a leavening agent. This cake gets its lift from whipping egg whites. This cake gem is easy to make and a part of Julia Child’s repertoire.

Two stacked square pieces of chocolate chip banana bread sit on a white plate, showcasing recipes made with chocolate chips. Each piece is layered with visible chocolate chips and a soft, moist texture, atop white paper. The background is softly blurred, revealing hints of kitchen elements.

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Fudgy Oatmeal Bars Recipe

This Fudgy Oatmeal Bars Recipe is so delicious and simple to make. The chocolate center is in between a yummy oatmeal cookie dough. The combination of a dark chocolate layer and oatmeal with shredded coconut is perfect.

A glass jar filled with chocolate ice cream topped with rich chocolate chunks sits on a white surface. Nearby, a spoon and a small bowl overflowing with chocolate pieces hint at delicious recipes made with chocolate chips, alongside an elegant white cloth.

Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe

This Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe is simple and a no-churn version. All you do is add ingredients to a mason jar and then shake it for a few minutes and chill, and your delicious dessert is ready!

Boutique of the Week – Jewelry and Perfume Organizers

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Jewelry and Perfume Organizers

It’s time to organize, so here is a collection of stylish Jewelry and Perfume Organizers for a clutter-free space in your home.

Organizing your favorite accessories and scents requires the right perfume organizer or jewelry storage solution to create a functional and beautiful space.

Whether you need a large organizer to accommodate a growing collection of fragrances or a perfume vanity tray to display your signature scents in style, the perfect setup will transform your vanity into a clutter-free, elegant area!

More Recipes Made with Chocolate Chips From My Friends

A delightful scene of chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate chunks on a cooling rack. One cookie is adorned with a small purple flower, while a bouquet of purple flowers adds charm beside it, offering inspiration for recipes made with chocolate chips.

Magic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Whether you’re looking for a new twist on a classic dessert or simply need a treat to wow family and friends, this recipe is a must-try. The cookies live up to their “magic” title, delivering a flavor-packed bite that’s irresistible!

A batch of chocolate chip blondies cut into 12 squares rests on parchment paper. These golden-brown delights, perfect examples of recipes made with chocolate chips, boast melted morsels scattered across the top.

Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, these cookie bars are easy to prepare and sure to impress. They’re perfect for sharing (if you don’t eat them all yourself!) and a comforting dessert that never goes out of style!

This Week’s Tip – Brown Sugar Softener

Two circular terracotta disks with a carved design of leaves and geometric shapes could easily inspire recipes made with chocolate chips. Their minimalist style, featuring two leaves and decorative dots and stars, evokes an organic elegance reminiscent of artisanal baking creations.

Brown Sugar Softeners

If your brown sugar has ever dried out and turned into hard clumps, you’re going to love this simple solution! I’ll admit, when I’m not baking much, I’ve been guilty of discovering rock-solid balls of brown sugar in my pantry. In the past, I’d just toss it out, and frustrated to be so wasteful.

But not anymore! There’s a clever little tool you can place in your sugar container to keep it soft and prevent clumping. I recently bought one and can’t wait to try it out on my friend’s stubbornly hard brown sugar this week. Stay tuned—I’ll let you know how it works!

Latest Obsession – Simmering Plate

A black, round sandbag with a wavy edge and a silver handle is shown, resembling the swirling designs of recipes made with chocolate chips. The bag features small, evenly spaced ridges around its perimeter.

Simmering Plate

At our house in Seattle, our gas Dacor stove came with a handy simmering plate, and it’s been a game-changer in the kitchen. This metal plate works by slowing down and reducing the heat, essentially taking the temperature down a notch or two. It’s perfect for those times when even the lowest setting on the gas stove is still a bit too high.

Thanks to this gadget, I don’t have to worry about food burning when I need a gentle simmer. It’s a simple yet incredibly useful tool for anyone cooking on a gas stove—definitely something I’ve come to appreciate!

My Amazon Finds – Chocolate

Packaging of Modern Mountain Baking Company Black Cocoa, featuring Dutch-process, unsweetened cocoa with rich flavor perfect for recipes made with chocolate chips. The label shows a chocolate cake illustration against a background of cocoa powder. Net weight is 16 oz (454 g).
A purple bag labeled "Madelainé Premium Chocolate" stands upright. Nearby, gold foil-wrapped and unwrapped chocolate coins gleam enticingly. The bag boasts that these luscious, decadent treats are ideal not just for snacking but also for recipes made with chocolate chips—smooth and creamy perfection.
A purple bag labeled "The Madelaine Chocolate Company: Premium Chocolate" is shown. The bag contains gold-wrapped star-shaped chocolates, reminiscent of homemade recipes made with chocolate chips. Two chocolates are placed outside the bag, one unwrapped, revealing smooth milk chocolate.
This package of Guittard semisweet chocolate baking chips, flaunting 46% cacao, is perfect for your favorite recipes made with chocolate chips. The gold packaging boasts red and blue text, highlighting its Fair Trade certification and non-GMO verification.


Hello everyone!

Chocolate chip recipes are more than just desserts; they’re little bites of happiness. 

The next time you’re in the kitchen, try one of these ideas and share the love with your family and friends. 

Happy baking!

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