A Fast, Foolproof Way to Bake Warm, Buttery Cookies in Under 20 Minutes

What’s better than the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through your kitchen? How about cookies that come together in one bowl, with just a handful of pantry staples — and are ready in under 20 minutes?

These Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies are a dream for anyone craving a sweet treat without the hassle of measuring flour, baking soda, or salt. The magic of Bisquick baking mix simplifies the entire process, yielding soft, golden cookies with gooey chocolate centers and crispy edges.

Whether you’re making a quick batch for the kids after school, need a last-minute dessert for guests, or just want something warm and homemade with your evening coffee, this recipe is your new go-to.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy: 10-minute prep, 8-minute bake.
Minimal ingredients: Uses Bisquick for the base — no need for flour, baking soda, or leaveners.
No chill time: Mix, scoop, and bake right away.
Kid-friendly: Great for baking with little helpers.
Customizable: Add nuts, white chocolate chips, or coconut for a twist.

🛒 Ingredients Breakdown

Each ingredient plays a role in the balance of chewy, buttery, chocolaty goodness.

🍪 Cookie Base:

½ cup butter, softened
Adds richness and tenderness. Make sure it’s softened (not melted) for best texture.
1 cup brown sugar, packed
Creates a deeper sweetness and chewiness compared to granulated sugar.
2 teaspoons vanilla
Enhances the sweetness and gives these cookies that cozy, bakery-style aroma.
1 egg
Binds everything together and gives the cookies structure.

🧁 The Magic Mix:

2¾ cups Bisquick baking mix
The secret weapon. Bisquick already includes flour, leaveners, and salt, making this recipe incredibly fast and foolproof.

🍫 Add-Ins:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
Melty pockets of chocolate in every bite.
½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Walnuts or pecans add crunch and balance the sweetness.

Pro Tip: For extra gooey centers, press a few chocolate chips on top of each dough ball before baking.

🔪 How to Make Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Make sure your oven is fully preheated before your cookies go in. This ensures even baking and prevents spreading.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg until well combined.

Use a hand mixer or wooden spoon. The mixture should be smooth and slightly fluffy.

Tip: Room temperature butter and egg blend better, resulting in smoother dough.

Step 3: Stir in the Dry Ingredients

Stir in Bisquick mix, chocolate chips, and nuts (if using).

The dough will be slightly stiff but scoopable. Fold in chocolate chips last to distribute evenly.

Optional additions: Try swapping chocolate chips for butterscotch, peanut butter chips, or chopped dried cranberries.

Step 4: Scoop & Flatten

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart; flatten slightly.

Use a cookie scoop or two spoons to make even portions. Flattening slightly helps ensure uniform spreading and golden edges.

Tip: For a bakery look, press a few extra chips into the tops before baking.

Step 5: Bake & Cool

Bake for 8–10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the cookie sheet and transfer to a cooling rack.

Let the cookies rest for 2–3 minutes on the baking sheet before moving to a rack. They will firm up as they cool but remain soft inside.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

These cookies are delightful warm or at room temperature. Pair them with:

A tall glass of cold milk
A scoop of vanilla ice cream
A hot mug of coffee or hot chocolate
Crumbled over yogurt or ice cream for a fun twist

They’re also perfect for cookie sandwiches with ice cream or whipped cream between two cookies.

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freezer (Baked): Freeze fully baked cookies for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
Freezer (Unbaked): Scoop dough into balls and freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen, store in a bag. Bake from frozen — add 1–2 minutes to the bake time.

🔄 Variations to Try

Peanut Butter Twist: Add ¼ cup peanut butter to the dough.
Holiday Cookies: Mix in red & green M&Ms or mini peppermint bits.
Mocha Flavor: Add 1 tsp instant espresso powder to the dough.
Gluten-Free Version: Use gluten-free Bisquick mix.

💬 Reader Reviews

“These were so easy and absolutely delicious! I whipped up a batch while dinner was in the oven and they were gone before bedtime. I added chopped pecans — perfection!”
— Sarah T., home baker