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Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect treat for cookie lovers craving a soft, chewy center with a crispy edge. Made with a blend of brown and granulated sugar, cornstarch for extra softness, and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, these cookies bake quickly at a high temperature to achieve the ideal gooey texture inside and slight crisp outside.

Ingredients

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Wet 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

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup walnut pieces

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Incorporate the Wet Ingredients: Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat for approximately 1 minute until fully combined, then set aside.
  3. Add the Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on medium speed just until the ingredients are combined, resulting in a thick dough.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and walnut pieces using a wooden spoon, taking care not to overmix to maintain a gooey texture.
  5. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to help the cookies retain their shape during baking and to meld the flavors.
  6. Preheat the Oven: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 475°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  7. Form Cookie Dough Balls: After chilling, scoop 2 heaping tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are still gooey and half-baked.
  9. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and cool for an additional 5-10 minutes. For the gooey best experience, enjoy them while still warm.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is important to prevent spreading and to enhance flavor.
  • Baking at a high temperature creates a crispy edge and gooey center.
  • Using cornstarch in the dough helps achieve softness and a tender crumb.
  • Walnuts can be omitted or substituted with pecans or other nuts if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.

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