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Perfect Gooey Slightly Underdone Cookies

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A quick and easy homemade cookie recipe that yields soft, gooey cookies with slightly underdone centers for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (130g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large room temperature egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips and optional 1/2 cup chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Yield is about 12-14 cookies.
  8. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers still look soft and slightly underdone.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. Use softened butter, not melted. Pull cookies from oven when edges are set but centers remain soft for the perfect gooey texture. Chilling dough helps prevent spreading. Baking times may vary by oven; adjust accordingly. For vegan version, use dairy-free butter and flax egg. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend.

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