Air Fryer White Chocolate Chip Cookies (Mrs. Fields Style)

Prep: 20 minCook: 8 min25 cookiesmediumAmerican
Air Fryer White Chocolate Chip Cookies (Mrs. Fields Style)

Soft, chewy white chocolate chip cookies inspired by the famous Mrs. Fields recipe, made quickly in an air fryer. These cookies feature a perfect balance of brown and granulated sugars for that signature chewy texture, packed with creamy white chocolate chips. The air fryer creates beautifully golden cookies in just 5-8 minutes, making them perfect for satisfying sudden cookie cravings or impressing guests with minimal wait time. Each batch delivers that bakery-style taste and texture you love.

Ingredients

Yield: 25 cookies
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    almond flour1:1gluten-freeketogluten-free

    use blanched almond flour for best results

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
    vegan butter1:1vegandairy-freedairy-free

    use stick form, not tub

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
    vegan butter1:1vegandairy-freedairy-free

    use stick form, not tub

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  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
    flax eggs1:1veganeggs-free

    mix 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp water, let sit 5 minutes

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  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
    sugar-free white chocolate chips1:1ketodiabetic

    check that they're truly sugar-free

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl

  2. 2

    Cream butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs in another bowl

  3. 3

    Fold in white chocolate chips

  4. 4

    Line air fryer basket with parchment paper

  5. 5

    Scoop two tablespoons of dough onto parchment paper

  6. 6

    Set air fryer to 320 degrees F and cook for 5 to 8 minutes

  7. 7

    Cool before removing cookies

  8. 8

    Repeat with remaining dough

  9. 9

    Serve and enjoy

Tips

Tip 1

Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture in your cookies.

Tip 2

Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - leave space between cookies for even cooking.

Tip 3

Let cookies cool completely on parchment before removing to prevent breaking.

Good to Know

Storage

Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week

Make Ahead

Dough can be scooped and refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months

Serve With

Best served slightly warm or at room temperature

Common Mistakes

Watch

Don't overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies

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Use parchment paper to prevent sticking in the air fryer basket

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Don't overcook - cookies continue baking slightly after removal

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

unsalted butter
vegan butter1:1vegandairy-freedairy-free

use stick form, not tub

Full guide →

Vegan Options

eggs
flax eggs1:1veganeggs-free

mix 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp water, let sit 5 minutes

Full guide →

Gluten-Free Swaps

all-purpose flour
almond flour1:1gluten-freeketogluten-free

use blanched almond flour for best results

Full guide →

General Alternatives

white chocolate chips
sugar-free white chocolate chips1:1ketodiabetic

check that they're truly sugar-free

Full guide →
Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I use regular chocolate chips instead?

Yes, substitute white chocolate chips with an equal amount of semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips for different flavor.

How do I know when cookies are done?

Cookies should be lightly golden around edges but still soft in center. They'll firm up as they cool.

Can I freeze the baked cookies?

Yes, freeze cooled cookies in airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.