Description
Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, chewy, and buttery with crisp edges and melty chocolate centers. They’re a bakery-style cookie that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (or chunks)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into large balls (about 2 tbsp each) and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing a few inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft and slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Sprinkle sea salt on top if desired.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30–60 minutes to reduce spreading and create a chewier texture.
- Use chunks of chocolate for big melty pockets.
- Add walnuts or pecans for a nutty variation.
- Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a gooier result.
- Brown the butter for a richer, nutty flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
