Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Make the best chewy chocolate chip cookies with this easy recipe! Perfectly soft and gooey, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled for 5 minutes
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed (light or dark)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks with a spatula.
- Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended):For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Scoop and Bake:Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool:Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Notes and Tips
- For Best Results: Use room-temperature eggs for even mixing. Ensure the butter is melted but not hot before adding to the sugars.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For Extra Gooey Cookies: Add a few chocolate chips on top of each dough ball before baking.
- For Crispy Edges: Bake an extra 1-2 minutes.
Secrets to Soft Cookies
- Cornstarch is key for creating a soft and tender texture.
- Use brown sugar for added moisture and chewiness.
- Slightly underbake the cookies for a gooey center.