I grew up on this cookie recipe and was always THRILLED to walk into the house with cookies filling every counter top. Soft, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies that make a huge batch and freeze beautifully. This Mrs. Fields inspired cookie recipe is perfect for meal prep, postpartum freezer stocking, holidays, and sharing with friends. Warning, it makes a lot of cookies!

Mrs. Fields Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies that make a huge batch and freeze beautifully — perfect for meal prep, holidays, and sharing with friends.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 48 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 cups light brown sugar
1 lb butter or margarine softened
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
6 cups chocolate chips
2 cups chopped nuts optional

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together for 10 minutes. This step helps create the soft, bakery-style texture.
Add the eggs and continue mixing for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Add the flour, salt, and baking soda. Beat until well combined.
Stir in the vanilla, chocolate chips, and nuts (if using). Mix well for about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
Scoop dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 7–10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Tips for the best cookies: slightly underbake for soft, chewy centers; sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking for extra flavor; mix semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips for depth; and use walnuts or pecans if adding nuts. This dough also freezes beautifully — see the freezing instructions further down in this post.

How to Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Freezing cookie dough allows you to bake fresh cookies anytime.

Scoop dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
Freeze until solid (1–2 hours).
Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.
Label and freeze for up to 3 months.

To bake from frozen:
Bake at 350°F, adding 1–2 extra minutes to the bake time.

How to Freeze Baked Cookies

Allow cookies to cool completely.
Store in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag.
Freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat:
Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave for a fresh-from-the-oven feel.

Tips for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Slightly underbake for soft, chewy centers
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking for extra flavor
Mix semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips for depth
Walnuts or pecans work best if using nuts

This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe is perfect for stocking your freezer, sharing with loved ones, or simply baking when you need something comforting and familiar.

-xo Eliza

Mrs. Fields Style Chocolate Chip Cookies (Freezer-Friendly)