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Gooey Cookie Recipe

Crispy Edges, Gooey Cookie Recipe for Ultimate Indulgence

This Gooey Cookie Recipe features crispy edges and a soft, gooey center, making it the ultimate treat for cookie lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chill Time 25 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure to the cookies; avoid cake flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Ensures a chewy texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Must be browned for optimal flavor.
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Adds moisture and a deeper flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Adds extra richness.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor complexity.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Introduces moisture to the dough.
  • 8 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate Creates rich gooey pockets.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Milk Pair for the ultimate treat.
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream Elevates your dessert.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine the cooled brown butter with granulated and brown sugar. Beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped bittersweet chocolate.
  7. Form dough balls using a cookie scoop, pressing two pieces together lightly.
  8. Chill the cookie balls in the freezer for 15 minutes or the fridge for 25 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake chilled dough for 10 minutes. Bang the tray on the oven door and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  10. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5-7 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, brown the butter well and don't skip the chilling step to achieve the perfect balance of textures in your cookies.

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