Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. - Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. - Add Wet Ingredients:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. - Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Mix the Dough:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula. - Shape the Cookies:
Using a large cookie scoop or about 1/4 cup of dough per cookie, shape the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart. - Bake:
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly underbaked. - Cool and Set:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for the Best Gooey Cookies:
- To keep the cookies soft and gooey, slightly underbake them and let them set on the baking sheet.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of sea salt on top of the dough balls before baking.
- You can substitute half of the chocolate chips with chocolate chunks for a more textured bite.
These gooey chocolate chip cookies are perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings!