Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe: Perfect Chewy Cookies with Gooey Centers
These chewy chocolate chip cookies feature golden edges, gooey centers, and a mix of chocolate chips and chunks for the ultimate comfort treat. Quick to make and dangerously delicious, they’re perfect for any occasion and sure to win hearts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) pure vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (6g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon (4g) fine sea salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170g) chopped dark chocolate
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, mixing on low just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate, reserving a few pieces for topping.
- Use a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Press extra chocolate pieces on top if desired.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes. Edges should be golden and centers slightly underdone.
- Immediately sprinkle cookies with flaky sea salt. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve warm for gooey centers or let cool completely for maximum chew.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill dough balls for 10-15 minutes before baking. Weigh flour for best results. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on warm cookies for flavor balance. Freeze dough balls for future baking; bake straight from frozen with 2 extra minutes. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend. Dairy-free butter and egg substitutes work well. Bake a test cookie to check oven timing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 2 Tb
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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