Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, soft, buttery, and loaded with melted chocolate in every bite. The combination of cold butter and cornstarch helps create cookies with a tender center and lightly crisp edges—perfect for enjoying warm from the oven with a glass of milk. 😋
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
Thick, soft, and chewy texture
Plenty of gooey chocolate chips
Simple pantry-friendly ingredients
No complicated techniques
Delicious served warm or at room temperature
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate
1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Use slightly less chocolate if you prefer a less chocolate-heavy cookie
Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine the Dry Ingredients
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugars
   Place the cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat until combined and creamy. Because the butter is cold, it may take a little longer to blend.
4. Add the Egg and Vanilla
   Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
5. Make the Cookie Dough
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the cookies tougher.
6. Add the Chocolate
   Fold in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Shape the Cookies
   Scoop the dough into generous portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between each cookie.
   For thicker cookies, keep the dough portions tall rather than flattening them.
8. Bake
   Bake for approximately 10–13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers still look slightly soft.
   Do not overbake—the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
9. Cool and Serve
   Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5–10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
   For the ultimate experience, enjoy them while they’re still slightly warm and the chocolate is gooey. 🍪🍫
   Recipe Tips
   Keep the butter cold: Cold butter helps the cookies maintain a thicker shape during baking.
   Don’t overmix the dough: Mix only until the ingredients are combined.
   Use chopped chocolate: Chopped chocolate creates delicious pools of melted chocolate throughout the cookies.
   For extra-thick cookies: Chill the shaped dough for 20–30 minutes before baking.
   Watch the baking time: The centers should look slightly underbaked when you remove the cookies from the oven.
   Serving Suggestions
   Serve these cookies warm with:
   A cold glass of milk
   Vanilla ice cream
   Hot coffee
   Hot chocolate
   A drizzle of melted chocolate
   Storage
   Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days.
   For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave before serving.
   Final Result
   Expect thick, soft-centered chocolate chip cookies with lightly golden edges and plenty of gooey chocolate. They’re especially irresistible when served warm straight from the oven. 🍪❤️