Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies filled with chocolate chips and walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Must be at room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces Optional, can be replaced or omitted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
Baking
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
These cookies are best served warm. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For softer cookies, layer between sheets of parchment paper.