Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

 My mom didn’t splurge on much, but every time we went to the mall, she let us get a Mrs. Fields cookie. Yum! They have always been a favorite, but it’s been years since I’ve had one. Recently my friend, Ronica, shared this Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe with me. Her family has been making and loving them for years, and I gotta say, they are the closest to the real thing I’ve had since the “good old days!” You are going to love them! If you’re a fan of Mrs. Fields treats, you have to try Jessica’s Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Pecans. It’s a recipe from my friend, Jessica, that she got out of a Mrs. Fields Cookbook. So good!

This recipe makes a ton of cookies, so feel free to halve it. It calls for three eggs, so if you halve it, whisk one of the eggs and then use half of it. I like to make the whole batch and make giant cookies with my large cookie scoop. (It makes about 45 large cookies or 90 regular-sized ones.) Sometimes I wrap them up to share with friends or just throw them in the freezer to pull out for kids’ lunches. I’ve never believed there is such a thing as “too big of a batch of cookies.” 🙂

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step-by-step photos on how to make Mrs. fields chocolate chip cookie recipe

Frequently Asked Questions about how to make Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

can I use margarine in place of butter?

Yes, you can. However, if you’re looking to have a cookie that tastes like Mrs. Fields’ cookies, I recommend using all butter. Also, the butter gives the cookies a slightly crisp outer layer.

if I make giant cookies, how long should I bake them?

The directions say to bake the cookies at 375 degrees for 8-12 minutes for regular-sized cookies. It really depends on how “giant” your cookies are. If you’re using 1/4 cup of dough per cookie, I would start with 12 minutes and up to 15 minutes or until they are just golden brown on top.

Does it really matter if I use pure vanilla extract?

Yes! I know pure vanilla extract is pricey, but it is totally worth it in this recipe. Again, like using all butter in this recipe, you will get a cookie that tastes like Mrs. Fields if you use pure vanilla extract. My friend, Ronica, uses McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla. The cookies will still taste good if you use imitation vanilla extract.

how many cookies does this recipe make?

This recipe makes approximately 90 regular-sized cookies or 45 giant cookies.

can this recipe be cut in half?

Yes, it can. Since the recipe calls for three eggs, you will need to whisk up one of the eggs and put half of it in the cookie dough. 

I don’t have time to bake all the cookies at once. Can I refrigerate the dough and bake the rest later?

Yes, you can. Cover the remaining dough and place it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. When ready to bake, let the dough come to room temperature.

how should I store the cookies?

The cookies will stay fresh for up to a week in an airtight container on the counter. Baked cookies freeze well in a Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to three months.

baker’s tools:

• Stand Mixer
• Rubber Spatula
• Cookie Scoops
• Cookie Sheets
• Silicone Baking Mats
• Cooling Racks