Better Than Subway Cookies

Better Than Subway Cookies is a easy American recipe that serves 24. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Fitwaffle Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 44 min | Cook: 22 min | Total: 1 hr 16 min

Cost: $6.27 total, $0.26 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips (semi‑sweet)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter

    Place the butter in a microwave‑safe bowl and melt in 30‑second intervals, stirring until fully liquid.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Combine sugars with butter

    Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter. Stir with a whisk until a smooth paste forms.

    Time: PT3M

  3. Add egg and vanilla

    Crack the egg into the bowl, add vanilla extract, and whisk until the mixture is thick, glossy, and smooth.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Sift dry ingredients

    In a separate bowl, sift together the all‑purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Fold dry into wet

    Gradually fold the sifted dry mixture into the butter‑sugar mixture using a spatula until just combined. Do not over‑mix.

    Time: PT3M

  6. Add chocolate chips

    Stir in the chocolate chips by folding them evenly throughout the dough.

    Time: PT2M

  7. Chill the dough

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

  8. Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 350°F

  9. Portion the dough

    Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 2 tablespoons (≈30 g) of dough and place on the sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.

    Time: PT5M

  10. Bake the cookies

    Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: 350°F

  11. Cool and serve

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
150
Protein
2 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
Fat
8 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy

Allergens: Dairy, Egg, Wheat, Soy

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Better Than Subway Cookies

Recipe by Fitwaffle Kitchen

A soft, chewy chocolate‑chip cookie that tastes even better than the classic Subway cookie. Made with melted butter, brown and white sugars, and a quick chill in the fridge for perfect texture.

EasyAmericanServes 24

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Source Video
54m
Prep
17m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 21m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.27
Total cost
$0.26
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Melt butter without browning
  • Mix until the batter is thick and smooth
  • Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes
  • Do not over‑mix after adding flour
  • Bake until edges are golden but centers are still soft

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot melted butter carefully to avoid burns
  • Use oven mitts when removing the hot baking sheet
  • Do not over‑bake; cookies can become hard.

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