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Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy, and filled with luscious chunks of dark chocolate, these bakery-style cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon ¾ teaspoon baking soda Reduce for thicker cookies
  • ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt Use ¾ teaspoon if using unsalted butter
Wet Ingredients
  • 10 tablespoons 10 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup tightly packed dark brown sugar
  • cup ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon honey or corn syrup Check tips!
  • 1 large 1 large egg, at room temperature
Chocolate & Garnish
  • 200 grams 7 oz dark chocolate (55-70% cocoa), chopped into chunks Plus extra for garnish
  • Flaky sea salt Optional for sprinkling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the room temperature salted butter with both sugars using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract, honey, and room temperature egg. Mix until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a smooth dough forms.
  6. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks, saving a few for later.
Baking
  1. Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Press extra chocolate chunks into the tops.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden, but the centers stay soft.
  4. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature. To keep longer, freeze them for about three months. Reheat to restore gooeyness.