Bisquick chocolate chip cookies use pancake mix and some other pantry staples to create the most delicious, chewy, soft-baked chocolate chip cookies. The thick cookies feature golden brown edges and a gooey center. The recipe is made with 6 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 10 minutes prep.
Pancake mix chocolate chip cookies
Do you enjoy chewy cookies? Then these chewy Bisquick chocolate chip cookies will blow you away!
The addition of pancake mix will have everyone asking for your chocolate chip cookie recipe. They are so, so good!
There is some kind of magic in Bisquick mix. Aside from being a clever pancake shortcut, it can be used in many recipes as a substitute for flour.
You’ll find the baking mix in some of our other recipes, like Bisquick banana bread, Bisquick blueberry muffins, and Bisquick cornbread.
You may not expect to see Bisquick in a cookie recipe, but the mix gives the cookies an incredibly chewy, soft-baked texture and great taste.
And once you’re done making these easy pancake mix cookies, try making one or both of my favorite choc chip cookies: chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar or condensed milk chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
Bisquick chocolate chip cookies with pancake mix are going to be your new favorite thing. The recipe calls for simple baking ingredients you likely have on hand. Please scroll to the recipe card below for exact measurements.
- Original Bisquick mix is a pre-made baking mix made of flour, cornstarch, shortening, and leavening agents. It allows the cookies to rise and the shortening also provides a bit of extra moisture.
- Chocolate chips: Of course, we have to add plenty of chocolate chips to these cookies. Semisweet is classic, but you could use any other flavor. White, milk, or dark… try them all. You can’t go wrong with these pancake mix chocolate chip cookies!
- Unsalted butter: Be sure to let your butter sit out for 15 minutes to soften a bit. Softened butter creates a smooth, well-mixed cookie dough.
- Brown sugar gives these cookies a wonderful chewiness and a subtle toffee note.
- Egg: In case you didn’t know, you should bring eggs to room temperature when adding them to a dough. Room-temperature eggs incorporate better than cold eggs from the fridge.
- Vanilla extract: For the best taste, avoid imitation vanilla flavoring, and opt for pure vanilla extract instead.
How to make Bisquick chocolate chip cookies
You are only 5 simple steps away from sinking your teeth into the most amazing pancake mix cookies. Trust me, you’ll love them Let’s go over the process for how to make cookies with pancake mix!
#1: Mix Bisquick cookie dough
- Mix wet ingredients. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large bowl + a handheld mixer, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until well incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients. Add the Bisquick mix into the mixing bowl and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Pour in your chocolate chips and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
#2: Bake Bisquick cookies
- Scoop cookies. Use a medium cookie scoop (1.5 tablespoon size) to scoop dough balls onto parchment paper lined baking sheets, placing them 2 inches / 5 cm apart.
- Bake. Bake in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set, and the bottoms of the cookies are lightly browned.
- Cool. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Baking tips
I can’t wait for you to make these Bisquick chocolate chip cookies! Here are some tips and tricks to ensure yours turn out perfect and delicious.
- Bisquick is key. This recipe works so beautifully because of the pancake mix. It adds flavor and moisture and creates the perfect soft, thick texture.
- Measure the baking mix correctly. Too much Bisquick will lead to dense or crumbly cookies that barely spread. A kitchen scale works best, but if you don’t have one, use the spoon and level method.
- Butter consistency: To achieve thick cookies, the butter should be at a cool room temperature. I recommend taking the butter out of the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes before mixing the dough. If your butter is overly soft or greasy, the cookies will spread more and turn out flatter.
- Use light cookie sheets. This Bisquick cookie recipe bakes best on light-colored aluminum sheets. Dark cookie sheets bake hotter and can burn the bottom of the cookies.
- Be sure not to overbake these cookies. The centers should be soft, and the edges barely start to set and brown.
- Add extra chocolate chips. Stick a few additional chocolate chips on top of the cookies right after they come out of the oven. That way, your cookies will look as good as they taste.
Variations
- Different chocolate flavor: You can make this Bisquick chocolate chip cookie recipe with any flavor of chocolate chips you desire. White, milk, peanut butter, or butterscotch would be super delicious here. Grab a pack of bittersweet or dark chocolate chips for the richest chocolate flavor.
- Nuts: Add 1/2 cup of your favorite finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds) for a little crunch.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar: For a snickerdoodle-style cookie, roll the dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Chocolate drizzle: Drizzle melted chocolate over the baked, cooled cookies for an over-the-top finish.
Storage instructions
Store Bisquick chocolate chip cookies
Store your Bisquick cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. To keep the cookies soft, add a piece of white bread. The bread may dry out, but the cookies will stay perfect and chewy.
Freeze Bisquick cookies
I love keeping frozen cookies in the freezer. They are so handy when you crave a quick sweet treat! You can freeze the cookies either before or after baking.
- Baked cookies: Place the cooled cookies into a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy your Bisquick chocolate cookies frozen, thaw them first, or microwave them for a few seconds to warm them up.
- Unbaked cookies: Follow the recipe and stop at the step where you scoop dough balls. Arrange cookie balls on a lined sheet tray and freeze for an hour or until solid. Then place the frozen dough balls into a freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Bake frozen cookies
You can bake the cookie dough balls directly from frozen. Add 1 to 2 minutes to the baking time and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Bisquick chocolate chip cookies use pancake mix and some other pantry staples to create the most delicious, chewy, soft-baked chocolate chip cookies. The thick cookies feature golden brown edges and a ooey gooey center. The recipe is made with 6 ingredients, 1 bowl, 10 minutes prep, and no chill time.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup / 1 stick / 115 g / 4 oz butter, softened
- 1 cup / 200 g / 7 oz brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups / 240 g / 8.5 oz Bisquick baking mix
- 1 cup / 170 g / 6 oz semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Get ready to bake. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 180°C / gas mark 4. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix wet ingredients. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large bowl + a handheld mixer, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until well incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients. Add the Bisquick mix into the mixing bowl and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Pour in your chocolate chips and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop cookies. Use a medium cookie scoop (1.5 tablespoon size) to scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, placing them 2 inches / 5 cm apart.
- Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set, and the bottoms of the cookies are lightly browned.
- Cool. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store. Store your Bisquick cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. To keep the cookies soft, add a piece of white bread. The bread may dry out, but the cookies will stay perfect and chewy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 25 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 140Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 158mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 1g
FAQs
Can you make cookies with pancake mix?
Absolutely! Pancake mix creates soft and chewy cookies. It allows you to cut back on ingredients and will replace the flour and baking powder you’d typically find in chocolate chip cookies.
What type of Bisquick mix is best for cookies?
Bisquick original pancake mix and Bisquick heart smart pancake mix are best for this easy chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Can I use Krusteaz? What about Jiffy and other pancake mixes?
Yes, you can make chocolate chip cookies with Krusteaz. Use the same amount as suggested in the recipe. Other pancake mixes might also work, but I haven’t specifically tested this.
Are Bisquick chocolate chip cookies good for dunking?
You bet! You’ll want to enjoy these pancake mix cookies with a big glass of cold milk or maybe a hot mug of coffee.
Reasons to love Bisquick chocolate chip cookies
- Taste: Full of sweet chocolate, vanilla, and butter flavors, exactly how a good chocolate chip cookie should taste!
- Texture: The cookies are thick and chewy, chockful of gooey chocolate chips with slightly crispy edges.
- Ease: Using Bisquick baking mix makes this recipe super simple and keeps the ingredient list short and sweet.
- Time: This no-chill cookie recipe takes about 30 minutes, including the baking time.
- Make-ahead: You can whip up the cookie dough and keep it in the freezer whenever the urge for freshly baked chocolate chip cookies strikes.
More Bisquick recipes
We love baking with Bisquick because it simplifies recipes and always tastes so good. Check out a few of our other favorites:
- Bisquick Coffee Cake
- Easy Bisquick Banana Muffins
- Bisquick Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Fully Bisquick Pumpkin Bread
- Bisquick Pie Crust
More chocolate chip cookies
Warm, homemade chocolate chip cookies are simply the best! If you love them as much as we do, have a look at some of our other recipes. They are easy to make and will have your family asking for more!
