These Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies have a texture that is out of this world. The cookies are super thin and crisp all around to produce a buttery flavor with chocolate all around.

Thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies piled on top of each other.

Super Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

There isn't a one-size-fits-all when it comes to chocolate chip cookies — these thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies prove just that. After one crispy bite, you'll forget all about classic or giant chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are so thin and light yet pack in a ton of rich flavor.

While this recipe doesn't stray too far from classic chocolate chip cookie recipes, its the proportions that make it stand out from the crowd. The higher butter and sugar content in the recipe creates a thin and crisp texture. They are more "soupy" than a typical chocolate chip cookie recipe and spread out more when baking. Because they spread out, they are thinner, allowing for a crisp texture.

A chocolate chip cookie wouldn't be complete without chocolate. For these thin and crispy cookies, I like to chop down some of the chocolate chips chocolate, almost until some of it is flake-like. This allows the chocolate to get into every bite, both in chunks and smooth pieces.

Looking for more chocolate chip cookies? Try my best classic chocolate chip cookies or giant chocolate chip cookies.

A stack of thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Texture - It's all in the name, but these cookies' crisp and thin texture is just perfect.
Classic - The cookies are a classic sweet treat that hits no matter what occasion you are serving them for.
Simple - The recipe is basically the same as a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, just with some simple tweaks.

Ingredients Needed for Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Butter - Allow the butter to soften to room temperature
Sugar - Both granulated and brown sugar are used in the recipe.
Chocolate - I like to use semi-sweet, but use whatever you prefer.
Baking soda - The baking soda helps the cookies spread out in the oven.
Water - The addition of water helps hydrate the batter.

Directions For How To Make Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prepare.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper, and set it to the side.
Mix dry ingredients.
Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl and set to the side.
Cream butter.
Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg, vanilla, and water and mix to combine.
Combine.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix to combine. Add in the chocolate and mix until the chocolate is fully distributed.
Scoop batter.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the batter onto the prepared sheet of parchment paper. Give the cookies space as these cookies will spread.
Bake the cookies.
Bake the cookies in the oven for 15-17 minutes until the edges are crisp. Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before moving to a cooling rack.

Serving Suggestions

These cookies are great to eat on any occasion. Because they are so thin, they break easily, making them a great mix of ice cream or a topping on a cake as well.

A plate of thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies with glasses of milk in the background.

Make Ahead and Storage

Make Ahead: These cookies can easily be made in advance. Store the cookies in an airtight container for 1-2 days before serving.
To Store: Store the cookies in an airtight container for 5-7 days.
To Freeze: The cookies freeze very well. However, they break easily, so they might not stay in one piece. Freeze the cookies in a plastic bag or airtight container for 2-3 months.

Tips and Variations

Spreading Out - Give the cookies room on the cookie sheet, as these cookies are known to spread far and wide.
Chocolate Chips - Don't be tempted to add extra chocolate to this recipe. Unlike other chocolate chip recipes, the cookies won't turn out with too much chocolate because they are so thin.
Salt - If you love a bit of salt on your dessert, hit the cookies with a sprinkle of salt right when they come out of the oven.