These Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate soft batch chocolate chip cookies! Make this recipe today and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 12 ounce bag
- 1/2 cup walnuts pieces
Instructions
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Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using either a hand mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Cream them until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take around 2 minutes.
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Incorporate the Wet Ingredients: Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat them for about one minute or until fully combined. Set this mixture aside.
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Add the Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on medium until combined. The dough will be thick, which is exactly what you want for these cookies.
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Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and walnut pieces into the dough using a wooden spoon. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a gooey texture.
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Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes. This step helps the cookies keep their shape and allows the flavors to meld.
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Meanwhile preheat the oven: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 475°F. This high temperature ensures a perfect cookie texture, crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This step prevents the cookies from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
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Form Cookie Dough Balls: Once the dough is chilled, scoop out 2 heaping tablespoons of dough and roll each portion into a ball. Place these dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
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Bake the Cookies: Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned on the outside and half-baked and gooey on the inside. The high oven temperature ensures this perfect texture.
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Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. You can let the cookies cool for another 5-10 minutes before indulging in these gooey chocolate chip cookies. They are at their gooey best when still warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 422cal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 192mg | Sugar: 28g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.