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Starbucks Chocolate Chip Cookies

Forget the drive through lines and make these copycat Starbucks chocolate chip cookies at home instead! Soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate, they look and taste just like the original for a fraction of the cost.

Copycat Starbucks chocolate chip cookies with added chocolate chunks on top.
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Every time I grab a Starbucks drink, I like to pick up a sweet treat too. One of my favorites is the chocolate chunk cookies. Have you ever dunked one into a latte? Trust me, it's delicious.

I've been working on some Starbucks copycat recipes for a while now. I started with the lemon loaf, then recreated the marble loaf cake, and most recently, I made the double chocolate brownies. Now, I'm ready to take on their chocolate chip cookie.

Many copycat recipes for Starbucks cookies use regular flour, but Starbucks' ingredient list calls for enriched wheat flour. Initially, I tried using regular wheat flour, but the taste wasn't quite right. Then I tried Golden wheat flour. It adds a subtle nutty flavor that makes these cookies taste more authentic.

One Starbucks cookie and one copycat chocolate chip cookies with text labels and arrows.

After several rounds of testing, I finally created a recipe that looks and tastes just like the ones from the coffee shop. Trust me, you won't be able to tell the difference.

Why You'll Love These Copycat Starbucks Cookies

  • Soft and chewy with a crispy edge. Just like the coffee shop version, these cookies have soft centers and slightly golden, crispy edges.
  • The secret is in the flour! To get the same flavor profile as the Starbucks cookies, I used golden wheat flour. It sets this recipe apart from the rest!
  • Loaded with chocolate. With semi-sweet chocolate chips in the dough and chocolate chunks on top after baking, each cookie has the perfect chocolate-to-cookie ratio.
  • Perfect with a cup of coffee. These cookies taste amazing with a salted caramel mocha or a cup of coffee!

If you love recreating Starbucks treats at home, check out this chocolate pistachio loaf next.

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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

These Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes are everything a summer cupcake should be! Each cupcake has a surprise lemon curd center and a swirl of blueberry buttercream that makes them look stunning and taste amazing!

Lemon blueberry cupcakes on a yellow towel.

The original post for lemon blueberry cupcakes was first published in June 2013. It was updated and republished in June 2026.

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Some flavor combos make you happy, and lemon and blueberry are one of them. That bright tart lemon mixed with sweet juicy blueberries is just so good together, no matter what you put them in.

I love using fresh fruit in frostings and fillings. The color and flavor are much better than anything from a bottle. These cupcakes are the perfect example of that!

The blueberry buttercream gets its natural purple color from a simple sauce made with fresh berries. No food coloring needed, and it's honestly one of the prettiest frostings I have ever made.

But wait, because it gets even better! I also added a surprise lemon curd center that takes these from good to great. Every bite has the perfect balance of sweet lemon cake, tart creamy filling, and fresh fruity frosting. One bite, and you will want to make them for every summer picnic.

Why You'll Love This Lemon Blueberry Cupcake Recipe

  • Lemon cake mix upgrade. Adding lemon pudding mix, fresh lemon juice, and zest to the cake mix batter gives these cupcakes a bright citrus flavor. Nobody will guess they started with a box!
  • Surprise in every bite! A spoonful of lemon curd tucked into the center of each cupcake takes this dessert over the top. It's the best kind of surprise!
  • Gorgeous blueberry frosting. The deep purple color comes entirely from fresh blueberries. It's one of the prettiest natural frostings you will ever make.
  • Perfect for any special occasion. Trust me, these cupcakes will be a showstopper on any dessert table. Make them for summer parties, baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, or just because you love blueberries.
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Blueberry Snack Cake

This blueberry snack cake is the perfect combination of a blueberry muffin and a coffee cake. It has a soft, moist texture, is filled with fresh blueberries, and is topped with a sweet, crackly sugar that makes every bite so delicious. Trust me, you will want a second slice.

If you love easy blueberry recipes, try these sour cream blueberry muffins or this blueberry banana bread next.

A close up of a piece of blueberry snack cake on a blue plate.

The post for blueberry snack cake was first published in December 2013. It was updated and republished in May 2026.

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If I ever open a bed and breakfast or a coffee shop, I will serve Bisquick blueberry pancakes and this amazing blueberry cake every day. It is a simple recipe that just makes everyone happy.

Years ago, I found this cake recipe in one of my old church cookbooks. It sounded so good, so I made it right away. My oldest son loved it so much that he devoured the whole thing in one day, then asked for another. That is honestly the best kind of review a recipe can get.

Every year, when blueberries are in season, this blueberry snack cake is the first thing I make. I love the crunchy sugar topping and soft, moist cake with juicy berries. A warm slice with a blueberry latte is a delicious way to start out any day.

Why You'll Love This Blueberry Cake

  • Fresh blueberries in every bite. There are 2 cups of juicy blueberries folded into the batter, so every slice is packed with berry goodness.
  • Sweet sugar topping. A generous sprinkle of sugar on top creates the crispiest, crackliest crust, making it hard to resist.
  • A hint of almond flavor. Just a small touch of almond extract gives this cake a subtle something that makes it stand out.
  • Great any time of day! Feel free to enjoy a slice for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, or dessert.
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Coca Cola Cake

This Coca Cola Cake is a rich and moist chocolate sheet cake made with Coke and topped with a boiled chocolate frosting that melts into the top. It's easy to make and tastes amazing. Trust me, everyone will be asking for this copycat Cracker Barrel recipe!

A piece of coca cola cake topped with a scoop of ice cream and a cherry.
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Coca Cola chocolate cake has been a Southern favorite since the 1950's. I've seen it in so many old cookbooks and watched it disappear at church potlucks over the years. When Cracker Barrel added it to its menu in the '90s, this classic dessert became even more popular.

Cracker Barrel has always been a family favorite. When our kids were young, they loved sitting in the rocking chairs and playing the pegboard game while waiting for food.

Recently, we visited again, and I had the hash brown casserole, bacon mac and cheese, and fried apples. Of course, the real reason for my visit was a slice of their famous double chocolate fudge Coca Cola cake!

With food costs rising everywhere, I have been creating copycat recipes of my favorite restaurant dishes. I made a delicious cola version of my Dr. Pepper cake that tastes just as good as the original but is so much cheaper.

Adding soda boosts the chocolate flavor and helps the cake rise, making it light and fluffy. In my opinion, the best part is the cooked cola frosting. It soaks into the warm cake and creates a delicious fudgy glaze. Trust me, everyone will want the recipe!

Why You'll Love Chocolate Cake with Coke

  • Rich chocolate flavor. Coke and cocoa powder give this cake a deep chocolate flavor that is incredible.
  • That boiled frosting! The hot frosting gets poured over the warm cake, then melts right into the top for the most fudgy, gooey, delicious texture.
  • Easy to make. All you need are basic ingredients, a can of Coke, and a 9x13 pan.
  • Great for celebrations of all kinds. This sheet cake is rich and decadent, so you can cut it into smaller squares. It's always a hit at parties, potlucks, and picnics.
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Pina Colada Bars

These Pina Colada Bars bring all the tropical paradise vibes right to your kitchen! Chewy coconut sugar cookie bars topped with creamy pineapple frosting and toasted coconut make them beautiful and delicious. And the best part? Everything is made in one pan!

If you love easy desserts, check out these funfetti cookie bars or these lemon cookie bars.

Squares of pina colada cookie bars with coconut on a black plate.

These pina colada sugar cookie bars were first published in April 2018. The post was updated and republished in May 2026.

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One of my favorite things about sugar cookie bars is how easy they are to customize. Who needs cookie cutters when you can press the dough into a pan and be done in 10 minutes? I'm all about working smarter in the kitchen, not harder.

Over the years, I have made many different versions of these bars. From salted caramel cookie bars to sugar cookie s'mores bars and everything in between, they are always one of the first things to disappear at any gathering. Pretty much any flavor combo you love can be worked into the dough or frosting.

Pineapple and coconut are two of my favorite summer flavors. So when I needed an easy dessert for a teacher appreciation luncheon, the pina colada pina bars were the obvious answer. My pan came home completely empty, so I think everyone else loves this combo too!

  • Tropical flavors in every bite. Coconut baked into the dough and a creamy pineapple frosting make these dessert bars taste like a tropical getaway!
  • Baked and frosted in one pan. The dough gets baked and frosted right in the same pan. Easy cleanup!
  • That creamy pineapple frosting! The creamy topping is loaded with crushed pineapple and coconut. It's honestly the best part of the whole bar!
  • Fun toppings. Toasted coconut, maraschino cherries, and dried pineapple add a pretty and festive flair.
  • Great for any summer occasion. These bars are always a hit at parties, picnics, potlucks, or just a random weeknight at home.
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Chocolate Butterfinger Cookies

These chocolate Butterfinger cookies are seriously so good! These cookies have crisp edges, soft and chewy centers, and each one is packed with big Butterfinger chunks. Trust me, one batch is never enough!

If you love baking with candy bars, try these Reese's chocolate chip cookies or these Snickers surprise cookies next.

Three chocolate Butterfinger cookies on a white plate with more behind it on a wire rack.

The post for dark chocolate Butterfinger cookies was first published in June 2013. It was updated and republished in May 2026.

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Some flavor combinations are just incredible, and this one started years ago at Coldstone Creamery. My daughter always got the same order every time we went. It was always dark chocolate ice cream with Butterfingers mixed in. After trying a bite, I realized she was on to something.

One day, I realized that if dark chocolate and Butterfinger made an amazing ice cream combo, they would probably taste awesome in a cookie. So I headed to the kitchen and got to work. The result was a rich, deeply chocolate cookie loaded with crunchy Butterfinger pieces

My daughter was so excited when she got home. I turned her favorite candy and ice cream combo into a great cookie recipe! These chewy cookies have been a favorite in our house ever since.

Why You'll Love These Chewy Butterfinger Cookies

  • Rich dark chocolate flavor. Dark cocoa powder gives these cookies a deep, bold flavor that goes so well with the peanut butter candy bars.
  • Soft and chewy with a little crunch. The crisp edge, chewy center, and crunchy pieces make every bite perfect.
  • No chill time required. Mix the dough, roll the balls, and bake. That is it! These cookies are ready for you in no time.
  • A fun twist on a classic chocolate cookie. If you love candy bar cookies, this dark chocolate and Butterfinger combo is about to become your new favorite.
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Banana Marble Muffins

These banana marble muffins have gorgeous swirls of chocolate baked right into each one. They are soft, tender, and a delicious way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter.

If you love baking with bananas, try this birthday cake banana bread or these chocolate banana muffins next.

Two chocolate banana marble muffins stacked on each other and bite out of the top one.

The post for chocolate banana marble muffins was first published in September 2017. I updated the information and then republished it in April 2026.

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Can I confess something? I only buy bananas so I can bake something delicious after they turn brown. It's one of my quirky habits!

These chocolate banana marble muffins are the result of spotty bananas. I started with my banana caramel muffins and mixed in dark cocoa powder for pretty marble swirls. I couldn't resist adding some chocolate chips for more flavor!

My daughter took a bite, immediately said these were a winner! Then she asked me to make another batch right away. Honestly, I was thinking the same thing. These have been a regular in our muffin rotation ever since!

These marble muffins are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or an afternoon snack with a chocolate latte. And if you pop one in the microwave for just 10 seconds, it tastes like it just came out of the oven. That little trick alone is worth making a double batch for.

Why Make Banana Chocolate Swirl Muffins

  • Those pretty chocolate and banana swirls! The marble effect in each muffin looks impressive, but they are surprisingly easy to make.
  • Great way to use up ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the better they taste. So do not throw those brown bananas away!
  • Delicious any time of day. Breakfast, after-school snack, or a little something sweet after dinner, it's your call.
  • Freezer-friendly. This recipe makes plenty to enjoy all week, plus a few extras to toss in the freezer for later.
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Coconut Cream Cookies

If you're a fan of coconut cream pie, you are going to love these mini coconut cream cookies! With a fluffy cream filling and a sprinkle of toasted coconut on top, these cookie cups are pretty and delicious. They might just become your new favorite treat!

Coconut cream cookie cups on a gray board with a bite out of the front cookie.

The post for coconut cream cookie cups was first published in December 2013. The photos and recipe were updated and then republished in April 2026.

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Years ago, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Pillsbury kitchens as part of their Holiday Bloggers Event. Getting to bake in their professional kitchen, with a team of bakers, was a dream come true. It was an experience I will never forget!

We spent the day learning about food styling and photography, and then the real fun began. They challenged us to make a recipe using ingredients in the Pillsbury kitchen. That's where these coconut cream cookie cups came to life! I love finding ways to combine two desserts into one treat. So, putting fluffy pie filling inside a cookie cup felt like the perfect idea.

These little cookie cups have been one of my favorites ever since that trip. Over the years, I made my own sugar cookie dough instead of buying it. But I kept the filling the same, because why change something so good? Soft cookies, creamy filling, and toasted coconut are a combination that I'll never get tired of.

  • All the flavors of coconut pie in a cookie. Sweet coconut mousse inside a soft cookie cup is a fun treat to make and eat.
  • Great for any occasion. Bake these for parties, potlucks, cookie exchanges, or just a Tuesday at home. They look fancy but take way less effort than you think.
  • Easy to make ahead. Bake the cups and make the filling separately, then assemble when you are ready. Party prep has never been so easy!
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Strawberry Banana Coffee Cake

If you have brown bananas sitting on your counter, this strawberry banana cake needs to happen. Every bite is moist and tender, swirled with strawberry pie filling, and topped with a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or honestly any time you need a little something sweet!

Two white plates with squares of strawberry banana cake on it.

This banana split coffee cake was first published in May 2015. The photos and text were updated and republished in April 2026.

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I'm a huge fan of banana splits and have been adding those flavors to desserts for years! Two of our favorites are this banana split fluff and a banana split pie.

So the last time we had a few overripe bananas, I decided to make another banana split treat. I gave this banana toffee cake a delicious makeover by adding mini chocolate chips, nuts, and strawberry pie filling. Since then, we have been making this strawberry banana coffee cake on repeat.

Fair warning, though, this cake gets better with time. I've been sneaking bites every time I walk through the kitchen. Someone has to be the chief taste tester, right?

Why You'll Love This Banana Coffee Cake

  • Perfect for ripe bananas. The browner they get, the sweeter and more flavorful this cake turns out. Honestly, it's the best excuse to "forget" about them for a few extra days.
  • Soft, moist, and so hard to stop eating! The cream cheese baked into the batter is the secret that makes every slice rich and tender.
  • Sweet strawberry swirl. Ribbons of pie filling running through the cake give you sweet, fruity bites in every bite. It's so pretty and delicious!
  • Crunchy buttery crumb topping. The oat crumble adds the perfect little crunch on top.
  • Great anytime! Breakfast, brunch, or dessert? Yes to all of the above. This cake works anytime you need something sweet with your coffee.

If you love easy coffee cake recipes, you might also want to try this cherry coffee cake or this blueberry pecan coffee cake.

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Chocolate Pistachio Loaf

This chocolate pistachio loaf is a homemade copycat that is honestly even better than the original. Swirls of pistachio and chocolate batter topped with a glossy ganache and chopped nuts make every slice absolutely beautiful. Skip the Starbucks line and make this quick bread at home instead.

Slices of chocolate pistachio bread on a white tray.
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The moment I spotted the chocolate pistachio loaf on the Starbucks spring menu, I knew I had to try it. It was just as gorgeous and delicious as it looked, but I knew right away I had to make my own version at home.

I love recreating coffee shop favorites, and this one goes perfectly with my lemon loaf and marble loaf cake. Why spend extra money when you can make something just as good or better in your own kitchen?

To get the sweet flavor and light green color, I started with this pistachio loaf. Then I added a swirl of chocolate batter to create that gorgeous marble effect. Chocolate ganache and chopped pistachios give every slice that beautiful bakery case look.

Why You'll Love This Chocolate Pistachio Loaf Recipe

  • Budget-friendly! You can make an entire loaf for less than the cost of one slice and a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Your wallet will thank you!
  • Pretty marble swirl. Swirls of chocolate and pistachio batters make this loaf look beautiful and delicious.
  • Chocolate topping. A rich chocolate topping and chopped nuts make every slice look like you bought it from the coffee shop. Your friends will be so impressed!
  • Great any time of day. Pair it with your morning coffee, pack a slice for an afternoon snack, or serve it as dessert. Any way you slice it, this loaf is always a good idea.
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