Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes 24 Cookies

When I got the idea to write this recipe I thought about what a cookie could represent in life. After a long time thinking, I realized that it was the cookie that represented life as a whole. But what do the ingredients of a cookie represent?
Butter - Pets
Sugars - Acts of kindness
Vanilla - Relationships
Eggs - Sickness
Flour - Family
Baking Soda - Education
Salt - Troubles
Chocolate Chips - Friends

Tricks + Tips

Can I Use an Electric Mixer?Sure! You can use one if you would prefer. I do recommend mixing in the flour by hand, though, to avoid over-mixing the dough.
Butter: This recipe begins with melted butter. I prefer to use salted butter, but you can use unsalted butter if you prefer.
The butter should just barely be melted. That means that it shouldn’t be sizzling hot or browned.
If you’re worried about getting it too hot, melt the butter about 90% of the way and then whisk it until it is completely melted.
Measuring Flour: If you are using measuring cups, be sure to sift or stir the flour before measuring. Flour packs easily and using too much flour in cookies will give you dry, crumbly dough and cookies that don’t spread.
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What Makes A GOOD Cookie?

  • Soft & gooey

  • Slightly under-baked, but still thoroughly cooked

  • Golden brown

What Makes A BAD Cookie?

  • Dry & chewy

  • Overcooked

  • Burned

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Kitchen Tools:

  • Whisk

  • Cookie Scoop

  • Silicone Spatula

  • Measuring cup(s)

  • Large mixing bowl

Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.

  • Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds. Butter should be completely melted but shouldn't be hot.

  • In a large bowl, mix butter with the sugars until well-combined.

  • Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated.

  • Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Please read the recipe note about properly measuring flour.

  • Mix dough until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.

  • Stir in chocolate chips.

  • Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.

  • Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. They will be puffy and still look a little under-baked in the middle.

( Made with Carrd )