There’s something timeless and comforting about a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. It’s that golden edge, soft center, and melty chocolate combo that makes you feel like everything’s right in the world. And guess what? You don’t need to be a pro baker to make bakery-style cookies at home.
This recipe is beginner-friendly but delivers results that taste like you got them from a café! What makes this cookie recipe extra special is the balance of flavors and textures: soft and chewy on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and absolutely packed with chunks of milk and dark chocolate.
Plus, the use of both brown and white sugar adds depth and just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you’re baking for a party, prepping for a cozy movie night, or just craving something sweet, these cookies are it.
They also freeze well—so make a big batch and save some dough for later!
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe – Chewy, Gooey & Totally Classic
These cookies are everything you want: soft in the center, crisp at the edges, and loaded with melty chunks of chocolate. Perfect for bake sales, late-night cravings, or cozy weekends at home.
📝 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking trays with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This helps create the perfect cookie texture.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Add in the 2 eggs and extra yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in the Chocolate: Stir in the milk and dark chocolate chunks. For extra gooey cookies, press a few extra chunks on top of each dough ball before baking.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop dough onto the trays, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Or enjoy warm straight from the oven—no judgment!
- Don’t skip the extra egg yolk – it adds richness and helps create that chewy center.
- Chill the dough for extra flavor – If you have time, chill the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.
- Swap chocolate types – Try white chocolate, toffee bits, or even peanut butter chips if you're feeling adventurous.
These classic chocolate chip cookies are the kind that make your kitchen smell amazing and disappear in minutes. Perfect for cookie swaps, lunchboxes, or a sweet late-night treat. Trust me—you’ll want to make a double batch!
