Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Gooey Centers
These chocolate chip cookies feature crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich chocolatey goodness. Perfect for any occasion, they are quick, easy, and a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: A sprinkle of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened, with 1 cup (200g) brown sugar and 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
- Crack in 2 large eggs (room temperature) one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips. Save a few to press onto the tops of the cookies before baking.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, roll it into a ball, and place it on the prepared baking sheets. Leave enough space between each for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm for maximum gooeyness!
Notes
[‘Chill the dough to prevent spreading and achieve gooey centers.’, ‘Measure flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense cookies.’, ‘Press extra chocolate chips onto the tops of the cookies for a bakery-style look.’, ‘Cookies should look slightly underdone in the middle when removed from the oven—they will continue to set as they cool.’, ‘Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Protein: 2
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