Complex Chewy Gooey Good Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dive into pure cookie bliss with these Complex Chewy Gooey Good Chocolate Chip Cookies—a decadent blend of textures and flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Made with nutty browned butter and a perfect balance of dark brown and granulated sugars, these cookies boast a rich, caramel-like depth. A dash of espresso powder enhances the chocolatey goodness of semisweet chips and dark chocolate chunks, while a final sprinkle of flaky sea salt elevates each bite with a touch of savory sophistication. These soft, chewy cookies take just 20 minutes of prep and are baked to golden perfection in under 12 minutes. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking the ultimate indulgence, these cookies are great for sharing—or savoring alone with a glass of milk.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 0.5 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
Start by browning the butter: In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn. Remove from heat and transfer the browned butter to a large mixing bowl to cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In the mixing bowl with the browned butter, add the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until everything is combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and dark chocolate chunks using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Lightly sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie dough ball.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. Remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Complex Chewy Gooey Good Chocolate Chip Cookies warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.1 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 142.3 g | 712% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 4367 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 854.8 g | 311% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.6 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 581.3 g | ||
| Protein | 73.7 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 43.9 mg | 244% | |
| Potassium | 2875 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
