Mama Kelce’s Cookies have become a fan favorite, not just because they’re delicious, but because they come with a heartwarming story. Made famous by Donna Kelce, the proud mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, these cookies have earned a place in football fans’ hearts and kitchens alike.
What makes Mama Kelce’s Cookies special? It’s not just the celebrity connection, it’s the recipe itself. These cookies strike the perfect balance between crispy edges and a soft, chewy center. Rich with butter, brown sugar, and just the right touch of vanilla, they’re packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips and often a surprise mix-in like chopped walnuts or oatmeal for texture.
According to interviews and social media buzz, Donna Kelce baked these cookies throughout her sons’ childhood, bringing them to games, school events, and eventually the NFL sidelines. The cookies have become symbolic of comfort, family, and the kind of home-baked love that can’t be bought in a store.
If you want to try Mama Kelce’s Cookies for yourself, start with a classic chocolate chip cookie base. Cream together butter and sugars until fluffy, beat in eggs and vanilla, and gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips—and if you want to go full Mama Kelce, add a handful of oats or nuts.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges. Let them cool slightly on the pan before transferring to a wire rack. You’ll be left with cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth good and full of nostalgic flavor.
Whether you’re a football fan or just a cookie lover, Mama Kelce’s Cookies are more than a treat-they’re a tradition. They remind us that sometimes, the sweetest moments come straight from the kitchen. So grab your mixing bowl and whip up a batch that’s worthy of game day (or any day).
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 units eggs large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup nuts chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt.
- Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts.
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
- Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.
Nutrition
Why hot water for baking soda? Sounds weird. I should stick to my regular recipe.
Hot water helps activate the baking soda better! You might wanna try it. Change can be good!
Honestly, who puts nuts in cookies? It’s gotta be chocolate all the way! 😡
These cookies are incredible! Best I’ve ever made. Thank you, Mama Kelce! 🍪❤️
I tried them, but they didn’t come out right. Maybe I did something wrong? 🤔
I’m so glad you loved them! They’re my go-to cookie recipe for sure. 🍪😊
Why do you need hot water for baking soda? Mad confusing.
I tried this but used margarine and they just didn’t turn out right. Too dry.
I think margarine is fine, but maybe you overbaked them? Gotta keep an eye on those cookies!
Using margarine instead of butter can definitely affect the texture! Butter adds moisture and richness. Maybe give it another try with real butter next time!
Cookies r great! Me and my kids love em! We made them a bit bigger. Yum!
I think 1 cup of butter is too much. Made them greasy.
1 cup is like a lot! My mom used less in her cookies and they were still good. Just sayin’.
I disagree! The butter gives the cookies a rich flavor. Maybe try less next time?
These cookies are amazing! Just like my grandma’s! 😍
Best cookie recipe ever! I added some dried cherries too.
My kids loved them, but I forgot the nuts! Whoops!
Tried these and they turned into little blobs…what went wrong?
Baked them in 8 mins and they burnt. Ugh! Guess it varies by oven?
Too sweet for me. Maybe less sugar next time.
Soo good! Just made my second batch this week!
Yum! I need to try this recipe. Sounds delicious!
I don’t get what the fuss is about. They just cookies, right?
Cookies? More like care for diabetes. No thanks.
But cookies bring joy! Just eat them occasionally, not every day.
Life’s too short to skip cookies! Moderation is key. 🍪
So easy to make! I love how simple the ingredients are. I didn’t even have nuts and still tasted great!
Is it just me or are a lot of these cookie recipes kinda similar? Anyway, I added some peanut butter and they came out ok.
I get what you mean! But adding peanut butter sounds delicious! I might try that next time.
Not my favorite. Yours look nice but I’m sticking to my secret family recipe. Sorry!
too many choclate chips for my taste!!!! not a fan!!!
I dunno, but they came out too sweet for my taste. Maybe less sugar next time?
I followed the recipe exactly but they turned out too sweet for my taste. Maybe cut down the sugar a bit next time?
meh, where’s the flavor? I expected more. 1 star.
Did someone say chocolate?! Count me in! These sound delicious!
Yum! I love chocolate cookies! Can’t wait to try these! 🍪
Sounds great, but is it really that easy? I have trouble with baking sometimes.
These cookies are AMAZING! I made them for my family and they devoured them in no time. Definitely a 5-star recipe!
Yum!!! Chocolate chips make everything better! So easy to do!
I think these are too oily… I don’t think I did anything wrong but they didn’t work for me. 2 stars.
Too oily? You sure? Lots of cookies use butter, so could be normal. I think your oven temp might be off.
I find them delish! Maybe check your butter quantity? I use half that and they’re perfect!
My mom used to make a similar recipe, but with oatmeal instead of flour. Anyone tried that?
I can’t bake to save my life, but I gave this a shot and they actually turned out good! Woohoo!
These cookies are amazing! My kids devoured them in minutes! Definitely making these again!
Sounds good, but is it really healthy with all that sugar and butter? I’d probably use substitutes.