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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Thick, Gooey Centers

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Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with golden edges and gooey centers. A bakery-style classic that’s rich, buttery, and packed with real chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ¾ tsp salt

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or mix with chopped chocolate)

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugars for 2–3 minutes until fluffy.

  • Add eggs and vanilla; mix until smooth.

  • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

  • Add dry to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

  • Fold in chocolate chips.

  • Chill dough 30 minutes minimum.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Scoop dough into 2–3 tbsp-sized balls. Place on lined baking sheet.

  • Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.

  • Cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to rack.

Notes

  • Chill dough for thicker, richer cookies.

  • Add flaky sea salt for a gourmet twist.

  • Dough freezes well — bake as needed.

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