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Best Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 10 minute
  • Cook Time: 7-9 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies, Comfort Food
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Best Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with gooey chocolate chips in every bite. With a simple recipe and the secret ingredient of cornstarch, these cookies are thick, chewy, and irresistible. The addition of walnuts adds a delightful crunch, elevating the flavor to perfection. Whether for a family gathering or a cozy night in, these cookies will impress!


Ingredients

  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Add chocolate chips and walnuts: Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
  • Scoop the dough: Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake: Bake for 7-9 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
  • Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add-ins: Swap walnuts for pecans or leave them out entirely. You can also add white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips for variety.
  • Spicy twist: Add a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder for a unique flavor twist.
  • Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to make these cookies gluten-free.