Description
These gooey chocolate chip cookies feature a soft, chewy center with crispy edges and rich pockets of melted chocolate, making them the perfect indulgent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop generous spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them out.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers appear soft and underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain the gooey center.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor and better texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate chunks for a richer cookie.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
