Best Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
Gooey, golden cookies with chocolate chips and walnuts, offering a soft center and crisp edge in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Mix-ins
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12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup walnut pieces
# Steps:
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Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with packed light brown sugar and granulated sugar for 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
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Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract, blending for 1 minute until fully incorporated.
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Sprinkle in all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on medium speed until a thick dough forms.
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Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and walnut pieces into the dough until evenly distributed.
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Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 475°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Portion out 2 heaping tablespoons of dough per cookie. Roll each portion into a ball and arrange them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 7–8 minutes until cookies are lightly golden on the edges but remain gooey in the center.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve warm for optimal gooey texture.
# Notes:
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Chilling the dough is essential for preventing excessive spreading and achieving a chewy, gooey center.