Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, these gooey chocolate chip cookies are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for best texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for added moisture.
- 2 large eggs Add one at a time.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Feel free to mix with different types of chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with a glass of milk. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for three months.