Description
These gooey chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate comfort treat. Soft, tender centers with edges that are slightly crisp, combined with pockets of melted chocolate, make each bite irresistible. Perfect for baking when you need a quick indulgence, they’re simple, approachable, and delicious every time. The mix of butter, sugars, and chocolate creates depth of flavor, while the extra egg yolk ensures a fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal for sharing with family, gifting, or enjoying warm right out of the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, slightly melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and mix with brown and white sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, extra yolk, and vanilla, mixing until thickened.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt gently until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and chopped chocolate evenly.
- Scoop dough onto trays, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers still soft.
- Cool a few minutes on trays before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, brown the butter before mixing.
- Mix chocolate types for gooey pockets and texture variation.
- Optional sprinkle of sea salt enhances the chocolate taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18-20
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg