Best Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

These gooey chocolate chip cookies are soft, thick, and packed with melty chocolate in every bite. Perfect for cookie lovers who want that just-baked texture—crispy edges, chewy center, and warm chocolate pools. You can whip them up in under 30 minutes, and they never fail to impress.

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Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

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• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

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• 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

• ½ cup walnut pieces (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

2. Cream Butter and Sugars
   In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Wet Ingredients
   Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

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4. Combine Dry Ingredients
   In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mix into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

5. Fold in Chocolate Chips & Nuts
   Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.

6. Shape and Bake
   Scoop out balls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on the baking tray 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.

7. Cool and Serve
   Let cookies sit on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm for ultimate gooeyness.

Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

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• Bake Time: 10–12 minutes

• Total Time: 25–30 minutes

• Yields: About 20 cookies

Tips & Variations

• Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to deepen the flavor.

• Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.

• Replace chocolate chips with dark chocolate chunks for a richer taste.

• Omit nuts if desired, or use pecans instead of walnuts.

Storage & Reheating

• Room Temperature: Store in airtight container for 4–5 days.

• Freezer: Freeze shaped dough balls for up to 2 months.

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• Reheat: Microwave a baked cookie for 8–10 seconds to bring back gooey texture.

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls

• Hand mixer or stand mixer

• Baking sheet

• Cookie scoop or tablespoon

• Parchment paper

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