The Best Chocolate Chip Parfait Cookies
Have you ever heard of chocolate chip parfait cookies? I’m always on the lookout for a new recipe to make chocolate chip cookies. When I think of a cookie, the first one that I think about is a chocolate chip cookie.
The second one would be my pumpkin cookie. Have you ever been to Jacob Lake in Northern Arizona? Well, they have a beautiful camping area up in the pine trees, and some of the best cookies in the world.
You can tell by the parking lot and all the people sitting outside eating cookies on the benches and rock formations. It’s a halfway mark from southern Utah to Flagstaff, Arizona. They also have a lodge, gift shop, and a restaurant.
There are always lines of people waiting to buy their cookies. Who would guess we would pay for cookies when we can make them at home? These cookies are different.
First of all, the cookies are huge and a bit pricey, but we all buy them because we need to stop for a potty break, stretch our legs, and get a snack after driving for two hours on a two-lane road with speed limits of 65 miles an hour or less.
These cookies are soft and chewy and you can never eat just one. Who doesn’t love homemade cookies, right?
They have cookies of all kinds to please any palate. They have a cookie called “Chocolate Parfait” that’s our family’s favorite. I have been working on a recipe to duplicate that cookie for months. It’s here!!
You may wonder where the word Parfait comes from, I did a little research and this is what I found. I quote the Salt Lake Tribune, “In French, “parfait” means perfect, which is what chocolate lovers will likely call this cookie.
The Best Chocolate Chip Parfait Cookies
Items You May Need In The Kitchen
- Stand Mixer, Hand Mixer, or Mixing Bowl
- Cookie Sheets
- Spatulas
- Cookie Scoop
- Parchment Paper
- Silpat Mat
- Cookie Spatula
Cookie Ingredients
- Butter: Butter is critical for flavor, texture, and a moist chewy cookie.
- Sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to dough and evens out the other ingredients.
- Eggs: We need the egg to bind the dough together and help the cookies rise.
- Flour: All purpose flour helps the cookies rise (I used bread flour and it still worked).
- Salt: Adds texture, and it brings out the flavor in the cookie dough.
- Vanilla: Adds flavor to the dough.
- Chocolate Chips: Chocolate chips add extra sweet taste and texture to the cookies.
Chocolate Chip Parfait Cookies
Step One
I love to gather all the ingredients before I start mixing the ingredients in the recipe. Preheat your oven to 350°F=177°C.
Step Two
Cream the butter, sugar, egg, salt, and vanilla together.
Step Three
It will look like this after you whip (cream) it together.
Step Four
Add the flour until thoroughly mixed together.
Step Five
Gradually add the chocolate chips.
Step Six
I use my 1/8 cup or 2 tablespoons cookie scoop. This is the Purple Cookie Scoop I used.
Step Seven
Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of scoop you use) and let them cool before removing them from the cookie sheets. DO NOT OVERBAKE.
This recipe makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.
Step Eight
Cool the cookies on a cooling rack after baking.
Finished Product
The Best Chocolate Chip Parfait Cookies
- 1 cup butter
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
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Preheat your oven to 350°F=177°C I used my Kitchen Aid stand mixer to make these yummy cookies! You can use Silpat sheets, parchment paper, or grease your cookie sheets. Cream the butter, sugar, egg, salt, and vanilla together. Add the flour until thoroughly mixed together. Gradually add the chocolate chips. I use my 1/8 cup or 2 tablespoons cookie scoop. Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of scoop you use) and let them cool before removing them from the cookie sheets. DO NOT OVERBAKE. This recipe makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.
How do I store these cookies?
I store these cookies on the kitchen counter in freezer bags (they are heavier bags) or in a Tupperware-type container that is airtight.
Can I freeze these cookies after baking them?
Yes, you can freeze these cookies. I would use freezer bags to keep them from drying out in the freezer.
Can I freeze the dough before baking them?
I have never frozen the cookie dough with this recipe, so I can’t recommend it.
Can I substitute the milk chocolate chips with white chocolate chips?
Yes, you can. I typically use dark chocolate chips because that’s what I stock. But white chocolate chips would be delicious too!
Can I make these with nuts added?
Absolutely, I don’t use nuts because I have a granddaughter who is allergic, but I love nuts in cookies!!
Can I make these Gluten-Free?
Yes, you can make these with King Arthur Gluten-Free flour 1:1. Gluten-Free Flour
Final Word
I hope you try making my chocolate chip parfait cookies! Cookies are such an easy treat to make, even if you’re new at baking. Let me know if you make them, you know I love to hear from you.
There is something about cooking from scratch and making homemade cookies with family and friends. It is important to teach the next generation how to cook from scratch, and this would be a great recipe to use in the training process. The kids will be so proud of what they helped make, and the whole family will enjoy eating them! Please keep stocking up, and sharpening your skills. May God Bless this world, Linda
These turned out delicious! I love the Jacob Lake parfait cookies, and went searching online for them. Thank you! I only had brown sugar and semi sweet morsels. They worked. However next time, I will follow the recipe. I’m just curious, the Jacob Lake one’s seem to have a cream cheese flavor, I’m wondering if they use cream cheese or something? What do you think?
Hi Domino, I love hearing you liked the recipe!!! Hmmm, I better drive up there and try them again!!! They have the best cookies!!! Linda
I will definitely follow the recipe with white sugar and milk chocolate chips! They definitely had the texture and the flavor was almost there. If it’s still not quite there, I will sub in cream cheese for a portion of the butter and see what that does! I love those cookies. I have to visit there and get those cookies every time I visit my mom! I’m so happy to have a recipe. Thank you!
Hi Domino, one way or another we will figure it out!! I love those cookies so much! Linda
Linda, now you’ve done it. I’m going to get even fatter in a most delicious way. Thanks for this wonderful recipe. Currently my printer is disconnected. Actually my whole home is in chaos due to remodeling. But when I get it hooked up again I’ll print this out for Jane to try–and maybe I’ll even make some and surprise her.
Hi Ray, thank you for the 5 stars, my friend! This month is heavy on desserts! It’s so awesome for all of us to get together again, right? Taking treats is the best! The remodel will be so worth it!! It’s hard when we go through a remodel, but it will so nice when it’s finished. These are so easy to make and they only make 36 cookies! Surprises are awesome! Linda
Do you know how these cookies bake up so fluffy without baking soda or powder?? I’ve never tried to make cookies without it!
Hi Suzanna, I know, right? I know they are so different from Toll House chocolate chip cookies. I used to make those but there were flat. It has to be the flour in these and how I scoop them, maybe??? They are so good! Linda
Oh thank you for answering ! I will try the recipe, just wanted to first make sure there really was no b soda in it- thought it was a misprint! Lol
Hi Suzanna, thank you for checking. LOL! I do make typos occasionally! Linda
I made these with my kids. They are delicious! Thank you! Another recipe of yours that my whole family loves!❤️
Hi Camille, thank you so much for the 5 stars, my sweet friend! Making cookies with our kids makes so many great memories! Linda
These are so good! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Heidi, thank you for the 5 stars, my friend. Homemade cookies are the best! Linda
These are the best!!! They have such a yummy flavor! My family loves them!! ❤️❤️
Hi Stacie, thank you for the 5 stars! I love hearing your family loves these cookies! Linda
I’m definitely making these this weekend with my kids. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. 🙂
Hi Alli, thank you for the 5 stars! Making cookies with your kids is so fun! Linda