Gideon’s Bakehouse Chocolate Chip Cookies (Thick, Half-Pound Copycat)

These cookies are modeled after the oversized, bakery-style cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse in Orlando Florida. Known for their dense centers and thick layers of chocolate chips. Through testing, this version focuses on structure, chill time, and chocolate distribution to recreate that signature rich and delicious cookie loaded with chocolate chips in every bite.

Gideon’s is a small bakery at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida that is themed beautifully and serves up gourmet cookies, specials of the month and they even serve the tallest slices of cake too. 

Oh my, there isn’t a bad choice when you go to Gideon’s.  That is unless you only purchase 1 cookie.  Trust me here, if you are ever in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World stop by.  The wait to get in is typically long but so worth the wait.

The day I visited to try these Bakehouse Cookies the line was short and within 15 minutes we were inside the dimly lit room, lined with books, and creepy crawly décor.  The room smelled amazing of sweet cookies and I couldn’t wait to reach the counter and choose.

Or try my copycat Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies. Both are delicious!

The staple pillar cookie served is their Chocolate Chip Cookie.  Weighing in at almost ½ pound, This is a cookie to enjoy some now and even save a little for later.  And don’t forget a good tall glass of milk either. 

What makes Gideons Cookies stand out?  The size, but also the quality ingredients used to balance the cookie dough flavors. 

Shopping List for Gideon’s Bakehouse Chocolate Chip Cookies

Quality ingredients are a must when it comes to this recipe. There is a lot that goes into these cookies and I know you want the best flavor outcome too. So trust me. Use quality ingredients.

• Butter – Adds richness and structure for thick, bakery-style cookies
• Brown Sugar – Provides moisture and chewiness
• Granulated Sugar – Helps with structure and lightly crisp edges
• Eggs – Bind ingredients and create a rich, dense texture
• Vanilla Extract – Enhances overall flavor and depth
• Cake Flour – Keeps cookies soft and tender
• Bread Flour – Adds chewiness and helps cookies stay thick
• Cornstarch – Softens texture and reduces spread
• Baking Soda – Adds slight lift while keeping cookies dense
• Salt – Balances sweetness and boosts chocolate flavor
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (6 cups) – Creates that loaded, bakery-style chocolate-packed cookie
• Coarse Sea Salt (garnish) – Adds a sweet-salty finish and enhances flavorh

How to make Gideon Bakehouse Cookies

Gideon Chocolate Chip Cookies are covered in chocolate chip morsels, every last inch of these decant cookies.  They are a dessert all by themselves.  So indulge yourself and share with others as you make these one of a kind cookies.

I use my Bosch Universal Mixer for this recipe. Cookie dough is thick and a good stand mixer will make this so much easier than using a hand mixer.

Cream together cold butter and sugars gradually adding eggs and allowing ingredients to whip together. Mix in vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients of baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and flours and mix together. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed butter and egg mixture.

Hand stir in chocolate chips and form cookies into 8 balls making sure each is the same size and shape. Then carefully press remaining chocolate chips into each cookie dough ball leaving the bottom clean from chips.

Allow cookie dough to chill before baking. Bake cookies on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes before moving to cooling rack.

Speciality Flavors

Each month Gideon’s Bakehouse will have a special flavor.  When I visited Lemon Poppy Seed was the Flavor of the month.  So make sure to try the specialty flavor when you have a chance, they won’t disappoint. 

Did you know that Gideon’s also sells small Bites size cookies too?  They are equally delicious should you choose to stop by the bakery.  The good news is you can also make Bite Size at home. 

Weighing and Measuring Ingredients

I strongly suggest that all ingredients be weighed. This is a crazy fun recipe and it works because the right combination of ingredients are used. It's important to follow the directions and use cold butter over room temperature butter. Trust me.

By weighing the ingredients you are insuring that the proper portions are being used for best results. And I know you want to get the same delicious results that I have.

Baking is a science and it's important to understand a little bit of that science. Taking the time to whip the fats with the sugars helps introduce air into the ingredients which lightens the cookies.

These cookies remain tall and thick, which is why we are using cold butter and the combination of allowing the dough to chill in the refrigerator before baking.

Using the combination of Cake Flour and Bread Flour also gives the final touch needed for these decadent cookies.

Cookies and Ice Cream

Each day when hot cookies are just out of the oven Gideon's in Disney Springs will sell cookies with a scoop of creamy Vanilla Ice Cream.

Let me tell you, it was about impossible to snap this quick photo before we all dove in to enjoy this delicious cookie and Ice Cream.

Why Gideon's Cookies Have So Many Chocolate Chips

A signature move for Gideon's Bakehouse is to load up their cookies and roll in chocolate chips. Each cookie is approximately ½ pound of cookie including chocolate chips

How to Store:

Store cooled cookies in sealed container for up to a week.  Best if enjoyed within 2-3 Days. Freeze Cookies for up to 3 months.

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Gideons Inspired thick Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oversized bakery style cookies packed with chocolate chips and a dense, rich center. Inspired by famous Gideon's bakehouse cookies, these are thick, indulgent, and perfect for serious cookie lovers.

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Butter Softened
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar 213g
• ½ Cup Granulated Sugar 100g
• 2 Eggs Large
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1 ½ Cup Cake Flour 180g
• 1 ½ Cup Bread Flour 180g
• 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 6 Cups Chocolate Chip Semi Sweet
• ½ teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt Garnish

Instructions

• Preheat Oven to 400 degrees
• Cream together cold butter and sugars gradually adding eggs and allowing ingredients to whip together
• Mix in vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients of baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and flours and mix together.
• Gradually add flour mixture to creamed butter and egg mixture.
• Hand stir 2 cups of chocolate chips into cookie dough
• Form cookies into 8 balls making sure each is the same size and shape.
• Carefully press remaining chocolate chips into each cookie dough ball leaving the bottom clean from chips. Chips on the bottom tend to burn.
• Allow cookie dough to chill for up to 30 minutes before baking. This helps to create a nice full cookie.
• Bake cookies at 400 degrees on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for 10-14 minutes
• Cookies are done when edges turn golden brown. The center will be set with a very light golden color.
• Garnish Hot Cookies with a sprinkle of course sea salt.
• Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes before moving to cooling rack.
• Store Cookies in sealed container for up to 1 week. Best if enjoyed within 2-3 days.
• Freeze: Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months

Notes

How to Store:

Store cooled cookies in sealed container for up to a week.  Best if enjoyed within 2-3 Days.

Freeze Cookies for up to 3 months.

 

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Calories: 1333kcal | Carbohydrates: 219g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1187mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 110g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg

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