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Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe: Best Homemade Gooey & Chewy Treats

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These homemade chocolate chip cookies are gooey in the middle, chewy around the edges, and packed with melty chocolate chips. Quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion, this classic treat is sure to become your go-to cookie recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (half semi-sweet, half dark recommended)
  • Optional: 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top before baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes with a mixer on medium).
  4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla extract and mix. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and, if using, walnuts or pecans. Mix until evenly distributed.
  7. Use a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) to drop dough mounds onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on each mound.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked. Start checking at 9 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra gooey centers, bake for the shorter end of the time range and let cookies finish setting on the tray. Use room temperature butter and eggs for best results. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. You can substitute gluten-free flour or plant-based butter and chocolate chips for dietary needs. Sprinkle sea salt on top for a gourmet touch.

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