Description
Indulge in the ultimate gooey chocolate chip cookies with this easy and delicious recipe. These cookies have a perfect balance of a crisp edge and a soft, chewy center, making them a classic favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and beat until well incorporated.
- Combine the mixture: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting as they cool.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
