
Chocolate chip cookies are classic treats you reach for year-round—and these homemade chocolate chip cookies are our top-searched recipe! Made and enjoyed by thousands of people over the years.
This recipe was introduced on a 1939 Betty Crocker radio program. It later appeared in the first 1950 printing of the Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook. Betty has fine-tuned this chocolate chip cookies recipe to perfection. Back in the ‘50s, the recipe called for shortening, as it was less expensive than butter and could be stored longer. The recipe was switched to margarine (when margarine was the most popular option). Since then, we’ve learned that there is no substitute for real butter for the best flavor—period.
These cookies have been optimized for over 75 years into the best cookies you can sink your teeth into, and we think you’ll agree.


Texas sheet cake is thin, one-layer, rich chocolate cake made in a shallow jelly roll pan. It typically is covered in glossy chocolate or hot fudge topping with pecans and cut into squares to feed a crowd.
We’ve taken the best attributes of this cake to create decadent, portable cookies. Direct from our Cookies cookbook, these Texas sheet cake cookies are soft and moist, with a delicious old-fashioned chocolate pecan flavor. Made with cocoa, buttermilk, butter, vanilla, and pecans stirred into the batter, for nutty taste in every bite. A silky chocolate frosting is slathered over the tops, with additional pecans for even more crunch.
These incredibly delicious cookies can be toted to potlucks, picnics, or showers. But being able to eat them without a fork means you can tuck a few into a lunch box, pull them out on a road trip, or bring them to the game for half-time treat.
Want the ultimate eating experience? Nothing goes better with these Texas sheet cake cookies than a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee. They let the chocolatey goodness of these cookies shine even brighter.


Grilled brownies? In a cast iron skillet? Absolutely, and they’re unbelievably delicious.
Few desserts can rival the rich, fudgy perfection of brownies, especially when they’re warm and fresh. Now take that classic treat and give it a smoky, campfire twist by grilling them in a cast iron skillet. The result is a crispy-edged, gooey-centered brownie with an irresistible depth of flavor.
Perfect for glamping, backyard barbecues, or any outdoor gathering, these grilled brownies bring the best of summer and chocolate together in one indulgent bite. Picture a cozy night under the stars, the aroma of freshly baked brownies filling the air, and a warm skillet straight from the grill.
