Mama Kelceās Cookies have become a fan favoriteānot just because theyāre 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 Kelceās Cookies special? Itās not just the celebrity connectionāitās 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, theyāre 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’ childhoodābringing 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 canāt be bought in a store.
If you want to try Mama Kelceās 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 chipsāand if you want to go full Mama Kelce, add a handful of oats or nuts.
Bake at 350Ā°F (175Ā°C) for about 10ā12 minutes until golden around the edges. Let them cool slightly on the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Youāll be left with cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth good and full of nostalgic flavor.
Whether youāre a football fan or just a cookie lover, Mama Kelceās Cookies are more than a treatātheyāre 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 thatās 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.
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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! š”
These cookies are incredible! Best I’ve ever made. Thank you, Mama Kelce! šŖā¤ļø
I tried them, but they didn’t come out right. Maybe I did something wrong? š¤
I’m so glad you loved them! They’re my go-to cookie recipe for sure. šŖš
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!