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Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

Published: Jan 3, 2021 · Modified: Oct 25, 2022 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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These delicious olive oil chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the outside and chocolatey and chewy in the centers. Olive oil takes the place of butter and makes these cookies extra rich and delicious. They come together quickly and without a stand mixer!

A fresh batch of cookies packed with chocolate chips and topped with flaky sea salt.

These olive oil chocolate chip cookies are delicious. Olive oil adds a rich taste and gives the cookies crisp edges. They are filled with chocolate chips and topped with sea salt!

I use mostly olive oil when I cook. For baking, I almost always use butter. That said, olive oil is fun and delicious to bake with too!

For more recipes with olive oil, try my Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake, Mini Chocolate Cake, and my Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE COOKIES

  • Olive oil takes replaces butter in the cookie dough. These cookies are naturally dairy free!
  • They don’t taste like olive oil, but the olive oil adds a nice flavor.
  • These cookies have a tasty, crispy crust thanks to the olive oil.
  • They are chewy and chocolatey in the middle.
  • No mixer is required. You only need one bowl to make them.
Delicious salted chocolate chip cookies next to a bowl of chocolate chips and a jug of milk.

INGREDIENTS

Here are notes about some of the ingredients for these cookies with olive oil. Please see recipe card below for full list of ingredients.

  • Olive Oil: I use extra virgin olive oil. Olive oil takes the place of butter which makes these cookies dairy free. Use a good quality brand of olive oil for best results.
  • Brown Sugar: Brown sugar helps give these cookies their chewy texture. Both light or dark work. I prefer dark brown sugar because it adds slightly more molasses flavor.
  • 1 Egg: Use one large, room temperature egg.
  • 1 Egg Yolk: The egg yolk adds even more richness to these cookies.
  • Vanilla Extract: For flavor.
  • Almond Flour : Almond flour adds to the delicious texture and flavor of these cookies. If you do not have almond flour, you can simply use all purpose flour.
  • Salt: Balances out the sweetness and intensifies the chocolate flavor.
  • Chocolate chips: Use semi-sweet or dark.
  • Flaky Sea Salt: Sprinkle the cookies with a pinch of sea salt when they come out of the oven. Sea salt brings out the flavors of these cookies!
Chocolate chip cookies topped with flaky sea salt with a bowl of chocolate chips and a bowl of olive oil nearby.

SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS

  • Chocolate: Instead of chocolate chips, use chopped chocolate. Chopped chocolate melts better and gives you big pools of chocolate. I like Lindt bars for my cookies. I usually look for chocolate bars that are between 55% and 77% dark.
  • Almond flour: Use all purpose flour in place of the almond flour.
Chocolate chip cookies on a wooden board lined with parchment paper with a bowl of sea salt nearby.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step One: Mix the olive oil and sugars. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars and olive oil. 

Next, mix in the vanilla, egg and egg yolk.

Step Two: Stir in the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir just until the dough comes together.

Then, fold in the chocolate chips.

Step Three: Form the cookie dough balls. Scoop out the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill 30 minutes. 

Step Four: Bake. Preheat oven to 350F and space the cookies at least two inches apart. For giant cookies, bake 13-15 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. If you’re making smaller cookies, reduce baking time to around 8-10 minutes. 

Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and allow cookies to cool. Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!

A close up of thick, delicious chocolate chip cookies!

EXPERT TIPS

Tip #1: Use a good quality olive oil. Use a high quality extra virgin olive oil. Choose an oil that you would use for dipping or cooking.

Tip #2: Add chocolate on top. Reserve a little of the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. Stick it in the top of the dough balls before putting them in the oven. This will ensure you can see the chocolate on top once baked.

You can also place chocolate on top of the cookies as soon as you take them out of the oven.

Tip # 3: Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop. For giant cookies, use an ice cream scoop. If you don’t have an ice cream scoop, use a 1/4 cup measuring cup. Using a scoop gives you cookies that are the same size.

RECIPE FAQS

Is olive oil good for baking cookies?

Yes! Olive oil can take the place of butter in cookie dough. It adds a richness and flavor. It is a great dairy free replacement for butter.

Are cookies better with butter or oil?

Both butter and oil add fat and moisture to cookies. Both have their benefits. Butter adds a delicious flavor. Oil doesn’t need to be creamed with a mixer.

Can I make these cookies smaller?

Yes! For smaller cookies, use a 2 tablespoon sized cookie scoop. Since they are smaller, they will bake faster. Start checking them for doneness at about 8 minutes.

STORING AND FREEZING

Room temperature: Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Place cookie dough balls on a baking sheet. Freeze until just solid. Next, place balls in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Do not thaw before baking. Bake for an extra 2-3 minutes.

A close up of a chocolate chip cookie sprinkled with sea salt with a bite in it
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Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Natalie
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 1 minutes
  • Yield: 12-13 Large Cookies
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

These rich, chewy Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with olive oil in place of butter, studded with chocolate chips and topped with flaky sea salt!

 

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 plus 2 tablespoons cup brown sugar, light or dark, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour *
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips**

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the sugars and olive oil. 
  3. Mix in the vanilla, egg and egg yolk. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir just until the dough comes together. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  4. Using an ice cream scoop to scoop out the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill 30 minutes. 
  5. Once chilled, preheat the oven to 350F and space the cookies at least two inches apart. For giant cookies, bake 13-15 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.*** 
  6. Sprinkle with sea salt and carefully transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. 

Notes

*All purpose flour can be used in place of almond flour

**Chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate can also be used. Semi-sweet, bittersweet, dark or milk  chocolate can be used. 

*** For standard 2 tablespoon sized cookies, reduce baking time to about 8-10 minutes. They are smaller so they will bake faster.

Keywords: cookies, olive oil, dairy free, chocolate, chocolate chip, chocolate chips, salted

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  1. Barbara Briggs Ward

    January 09, 2021 at 9:05 pm

    Look and sound so delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie

      January 10, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      Thank you! So delicious and I ove how thick they are!

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      • Mary Kay

        March 27, 2022 at 10:07 pm

        Do you have a specific brand of Evoo that tastes best?

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        • Natalie

          March 27, 2022 at 10:32 pm

          Hi Mary Kay, I don’t have one specific brand of extra virgin olive oil, but I would recommend using a good quality extra virgin olive oil that you enjoy the flavor of and maybe one that you already use and like to cook with. Hope that helps and please let me know if you have any other questions 🙂 -Natalie

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  2. Elisabeth

    April 22, 2022 at 2:46 pm

    This is my new go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies! I love the light flavor from the olive oil and the texture, crispy on the outside but still soft inside. I made the recipe as written and then another time, subbing half butter for half the oil, and both times were perfect. Thanks for the great recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie

      April 25, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      Hi Elisabeth! Thank you so much for making my recipe and for taking the time to comment. I’m so happy you enjoyed these olive oil cookies! Love the idea to try them with half butter too! Have a great day 🙂 Natalie

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  3. Melissa

    August 09, 2022 at 3:37 pm

    Hi thank you for sharing your recipe. Had one question ❓ If I don’t have Almond flour can I just leave that out ? I know you have all purpose flour as 1 3/4 do we need Almond flour measurement for accuracy for recipe??

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    • Natalie

      August 09, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      Hi Melissa, Thanks for your question. I would substitute equal parts all purpose flour for the amount of almond flour (so I’d use 2 and 1/4 cups all purpose flour in total). Unfortunately I can’t say how they would turn out if you left out that additional 1/2 cup of flour. Please let me know if you have any other questions and have a great day! -Natalie

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  4. Tabatha

    November 02, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    Hey:) Can I use pastry flour? asking cause that is what I have on hand? If so do you know the measurement? Thank you and can’t wait to make them

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    • Natalie

      November 03, 2022 at 9:11 am

      Hi Tabatha!
      I haven’t tried these with pastry flour before. I can’t say for sure without trying, but I do think it’d be ok. The texture of the cookie might change a little (might be a little softer with pastry flour). I would use an equal amount of pastry flour. Hope that helps! Please let me know if you try them or if you have any other questions. Have a great day! -Natalie

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