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Chewy Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These chewy gooey chocolate chip cookies offer a perfect balance of soft, chewy dough with pockets of molten chocolate, making them an irresistible homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened but not melted
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chunks (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Sift to avoid clumps.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pure vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks.
  7. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  8. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. Cookies should be golden at the edges but soft in the center.
  10. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and to develop flavor. Avoid overmixing the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Use a mix of semi-sweet and dark chocolate for richer flavor. For dairy-free options, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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