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Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

Published: August 17, 2022 Modified: Aug 17, 2022 by Cambrea Gordon. This post may contain affiliate links.

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olive oil chocolate chip cookies on a baking tray.
olive oil chocolate chip cookies on a baking tray.
olive oil chocolate chip cookies on parchment.

These chewy olive oil chocolate chip cookies have perfectly crisp edges, gooey centers, and a unique flavor from the addition of extra virgin olive oil!

olive oil chocolate chip cookies on a baking tray.

These olive oil chocolate chip cookies are the perfect recipe when you don't have any butter on hand but still are craving cookies!

Instead of butter, this cookie dough is made with olive oil for a uniquely bright and fruity flavor. They are even naturally dairy-free since no butter is involved!

No mixer is required, you only need one bowl and less than 10 ingredients to make these scrumptious cookies!

For more cookie recipes, try Molasses Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies, Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies, Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chip Oreo Cookies, and Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies.

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  • expert baking tips
  • storage & freezing
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olive oil chocolate chip cookie with a bite taken out of it.

why this recipe is the best

  • Olive oil cookies: These cookies have a unique flavor and texture from the extra virgin olive oil that gives them crispy edges and gooey centers!
  • Chocolate chunks: Chocolate chunks are added to the dough instead of chocolate chips for an even more decadent chocolate flavor in every bite.
  • Easy recipe: This recipe is so easy to make! You only need one bowl to make the dough, no stand or electric mixer is required.

ingredient notes

Find the full ingredient measurements and instructions in the recipe card below!

ingredients needed to make olive oil cookies.
  • Extra virgin olive oil: This recipe is best with a higher-quality olive oil because you can really taste the delicious olive oil flavor. I tried this dough with both Kirkland Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lucini Extra Virgin Olive Oil and had similar results. Lucini or another higher-quality oil will give you a more pronounced flavor than others.
  • Light brown sugar: Both light and dark brown sugar will work in this recipe but I prefer light brown sugar.
  • Dark chocolate: Chopped chocolate melts smoother and spreads more bits of chocolate throughout the cookie dough. I used Ghiradelli dark chocolate bar for these cookies!
  • Egg yolk: The addition of egg yolk makes these cookies extra chewy and rich!

recipe instructions

Here is how to make these olive oil cookies! You will need one large mixing bowl, a whisk, and a rubber spatula. Before you start, line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and grab a large (roughly 3 tablespoons) cookie scoop!

STEP ONE: Cream the oil and sugars. In a large bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until combined.

STEP TWO: Mix in the wet ingredients. Whisk in the room temperature egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until combined.

a process collage of the steps for making olive oil cookies.

STEP THREE: Mix in the dry ingredients. Fold in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and chopped dark chocolate until just combined. Cover the bowl of dough and let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes until it is more scoopable. Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.

STEP FOUR: Scoop and bake! Use a large cookie scoop to scoop the dough into 13 balls onto the prepared baking trays, spaced 3 inches apart. Bake for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are barely golden brown and the middle is still gooey. Let the tray cool completely on a wire rack before removing then enjoy!

a chocolate chip olive oil cookie broken in half.

expert baking tips

  • Use a kitchen scale. Baking with a scale is highly recommended for the most accurate results!
  • Use high-quality olive oil. While most recipes for olive oil cookies suggest any oil, you really get the best flavor possible when the olive oil is of higher quality!
  • Use chopped chocolate. While you can certainly use chocolate chips, chopped chocolate makes these cookies taste like they just came fresh from your favorite bakery!
  • Baking times may vary. All ovens are different, and your cookies may bake quicker or take longer than the indicated baking time! I recommend checking on them occasionally for doneness!

storage & freezing

  • Room temperature: Store the baked cookies in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for 2-3 days.
  • Freezer: Once scooped, the dough can be flash frozen until solid then transferred to an airtight container or freezer bag. This dough will stay fresh for up to one month! They will need at least 2-3 minutes longer baking.
chocolate chip olive oil cookies on a baking tray.

faq's

Can I use gluten-free flour?

I have not tested this recipe with gluten-free flour but would love to hear how it turns out!

Can I use a different-sized cookie scoop?

Absolutely! You can use a standard 2 tablespoon-sized cookie scoop for smaller cookies. They will bake quicker than the indicated baking time, I would start checking them after 8-9 minutes for doneness.

I only have chocolate chips, can I use that instead of chopped chocolate?

Yes! You can add dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate chips to the dough in place of the chopped chocolate chunks.

How do I know when the cookies are done baking?

You should look for the edges to be light golden brown to know they are done. Baking them longer will give them a more crisp texture.

more cookie recipes to try

  • Cookie Dough Crunch Bars
  • Birthday Cake Cookies
  • Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Pop Tart Cookie Bars

If you tried this or any other recipe on my website, please let me know how it went in the comments below, I love hearing from you! Also, please leave a star rating while you're there! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

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an olive oil chocolate chip cookie on a baking tray sprinkled with sea salt.
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Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chewy olive oil chocolate chip cookies have crisp edges, gooey centers, and a unique flavor from the addition of extra virgin olive oil!
Servings 13 large cookies
Prep 35 mins
Cook 10 mins
Total 45 mins
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : American
Author : Cambrea Gordon

Equipment

  • large 3 tablespoon cookie scoop
Need Metric Measurements?Use the button options below to toggle between US cups and Metric grams!

Ingredients 
 

  • ½ cup + 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup + 2 tbsp light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate bar

Instructions

  • Whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
    ½ cup + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ¾ cup + 2 tablespoon light brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until well combined.
    1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fold in the flour, baking soda, salt, and chopped chocolate until just combined.
    1 ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate bar
  • Cover the bowl and chill it in the fridge for 30-45 minutes or until the dough is firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  • Use a large (roughly 3 tablespoons) cookie scoop to scoop 13 dough balls.
  • Space them 3 inches apart on the prepared baking tray. Add more chopped chocolate to the tops if desired.
  • Then place one tray back in the fridge while the other one is baking.
  • Bake the ttrays one at a time for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are barely golden brown but the center is still gooey.
  • Let the tray cool on a wire rack then sprinkle with flaky salt and enjoy!

Notes

Step-by-step process photos are provided above, in the body of this post.
notes on ingredients
  • Extra virgin olive oil: This recipe is best with a higher-quality olive oil because you can really taste the delicious olive oil flavor. I tried this dough with both Kirkland Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lucini Extra Virgin Olive Oil and had similar results. Lucini or another higher-quality oil will give you a more pronounced flavor than others.
  • Light brown sugar: Both light and dark brown sugar will work in this recipe but I prefer light brown sugar.
  • Dark chocolate: Chopped chocolate melts smoother and spreads more bits of chocolate throughout the cookie dough. I used Ghiradelli dark chocolate bar for these cookies!
 
recipe notes
  • Use a kitchen scale. Baking with a scale is highly recommended for the most accurate results!
  • Use high-quality olive oil. While most recipes for olive oil cookies suggest any oil, you really get the best flavor possible when the olive oil is of higher quality!
  • Use chopped chocolate. While you can certainly use chocolate chips, chopped chocolate makes these cookies taste like they just came fresh from your favorite bakery!
  • Baking times may vary. All ovens are different, and your cookies may bake quicker or take longer than the indicated baking time! I recommend checking on them occasionally for doneness!
 
storage and freezing
  • Room temperature: Store the baked cookies in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for 2-3 days.
  • Freezer: Once scooped, the dough can be flash frozen until solid then transferred to an airtight container or freezer bag. This dough will stay fresh for up to one month! They will need at least 2-3 minutes longer baking.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg

The calorie information provided for the recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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  1. Lauren says

    November 12, 2022 at 8:29 pm

    5 stars
    I made these cookies vegan by replacing the egg & egg yolk with 1 1/2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal & 4 tablespoons of water. They came out perfectly!! They had crispy edges and a soft gooey center. I chilled them for about 45 minutes which was perfect because they didn’t spread too much. Drooling all over again just thinking about them!

    Reply
  2. gaby says

    October 26, 2022 at 5:31 am

    4 stars
    loved the recipe but i do have a few questions. i was wondering if i could substitute olive oil for butter since olive oil is pricey. and secondly, i have a big jar of butter not sticks, so how much should i measure?

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      October 26, 2022 at 11:22 am

      This recipe was specifically tested for olive oil so you can't substitute butter. I have tons of other chocolate chip recipes that use butter instead that you can try! If you have a butter jar, use a dry measuring cup to measure the butter.

      Reply
  3. Sian says

    October 05, 2022 at 3:58 am

    Lovely taste to these cookies! Only think I would say is they spread so much that they were incredibly thin and needed some more choc chunks! Could the recipe be changed in any way to have a bit of a thicker cookie?

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      October 05, 2022 at 8:10 am

      You could definitely add a bit more flour to the dough! If you weigh your ingredients, I would add 5-10 grams to it or about 1 tbsp.

      Reply
  4. Lya says

    October 04, 2022 at 11:54 pm

    5 stars
    Están deliciosas!! fáciles y rápidas de hacer! me encantan sus recetas.

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    September 28, 2022 at 9:47 am

    Do you know if I can use GF flour?

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      September 28, 2022 at 10:34 am

      I have not tested this recipe with gluten-free flour! I know some people have success substituting the regular flour with Bob's Red Mill 1:1 in most recipes!

      Reply
  6. Hanen says

    September 13, 2022 at 2:40 am

    Thank you for the recipe
    Please 1 cup =? ml

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      September 13, 2022 at 9:09 am

      You can convert the recipe to grams by clicking the "metric" button next to the ingredients title on the recipe card.

      Reply
  7. Tara says

    August 24, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! Such beautiful cookies! They sound absolutely amazing with the olive oil and flaky sea salt over the top.

    Reply
  8. Mahy says

    August 24, 2022 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic cookies! I just have to refill my cookie jar. It's almost empty now.

    Reply
  9. Holley says

    August 24, 2022 at 3:12 pm

    5 stars
    I love the crisp edges of these cookies! So delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      August 24, 2022 at 3:30 pm

      Aren't they the best?? Glad to hear you enjoyed them Holley!

      Reply
  10. Heather says

    August 24, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    Loved the flavor that the olive oil gave to these cookies...and so easy to make too! Wonderful texture!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      August 24, 2022 at 2:42 pm

      So happy to hear that, thanks Heather!

      Reply
  11. Gina Abernathy says

    August 24, 2022 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    Great tasting cookie using olive oil instead of butter. Very unique and delicious.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      August 24, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      So glad you enjoyed them Gina!

      Reply
  12. Sylvia Glanz says

    August 23, 2022 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    Never heard of an olive oil cookie before but boy were these so yummy! Thank you for this fabulous recipe.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      August 23, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      So happy to hear that Sylvia, thank you for sharing them with me on Instagram!

      Reply
      • Ann says

        January 22, 2023 at 5:00 pm

        5 stars
        Just made these for the first time and they came out perfect! Not sure if l can even go back to using butter in chocolate chip cookies now. Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe!!

        Reply
        • Cambrea Gordon says

          January 24, 2023 at 9:53 am

          Yay! That's so wonderful to hear, thanks so much for coming back to leave a review Ann! 🙂

          Reply

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