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Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Gooey Centers

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Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with irresistible gooey centers. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make with pantry-friendly ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup (226g) of softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar and ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1½ teaspoons of vanilla extract. Beat until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Stir in 2 cups (340g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Chilling the dough is essential for gooey centers and preventing spreading.’, ‘Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.’, ‘Take cookies out of the oven when centers look slightly underbaked for extra gooeyness.’, ‘Invest in high-quality chocolate for better flavor.’]

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