Dolly Parton’s GIANT Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 28, 2026

Baking Tips

Allow the butter to soften at room temperature. Do not substitute melted butter unless you are intentionally changing the recipe.

Once the flour is added, mix only until incorporated. Overmixing can produce cookies that are less tender.

Giant cookies need more room on the baking sheet than ordinary cookies. Bake them in batches rather than crowding the pan.

The centers should look slightly underdone when the cookies are removed from the oven. They will continue setting as they cool.

If your kitchen is particularly warm or the dough seems very soft, refrigerate it for 20 to 30 minutes before shaping.

Chilled dough can also produce thicker cookies.

Using a large cookie scoop or measuring cup helps keep the cookies approximately the same size, which allows them to bake more evenly.

Use chopped pecans for a classic combination of buttery cookie, semisweet chocolate, and toasted nut flavor.

Walnuts provide a slightly more earthy flavor and a softer crunch.

For serious chocolate lovers, add a combination of semisweet and milk chocolate chips.

Sprinkle a tiny amount of flaky salt over the tops immediately after baking. The salt contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the cookie.

Simply leave out the nuts. The cookies will still be rich, chewy, and packed with chocolate.