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A stack of fresh chocolate chip cookies
Anne Newgent

The Ultimate Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate treat crisp golden edges, soft centers, and melted chocolate in every bite. A bakery-quality cookie you can make at home!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 183

Ingredients
  

Dough Base
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
Dry Mix
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
Add Ins
  • 2 cups chopped chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup toffee bits (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and creamy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chunks and optional toffee bits until evenly distributed.
  7. Roll 2–3 tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on the prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers still look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overbake remove cookies when the centers still appear soft for that perfect gooey texture. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft for days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg