Gooey • Chewy • Thick • Soft (Bakery-Style)
🧾 Ingredients
Brown the butter
Melt butter over medium heat until golden and nutty. Stir in milk powder and cook 30 seconds more. Remove from heat and cool 10–15 minutes. Add water/milk.
Mix wet ingredients
Whisk butter with sugars until glossy. Add egg, egg yolks, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and slightly thickened.
Add dry ingredients
Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Fold into wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate.
Chill the dough
🔥 Instructions
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
🍪 Portion & Bake Options
Option 1: ¼ Cup Cookies (Best Overall Balance)
Option 2: ½ Cup Cookies (Bakery Style / Extra Gooey)
Method A (Best Results):
Method B (Simpler):
✨ Finishing
💡 Notes
✨ Texture Goal:
Crisp edges • Chewy middle • Gooey center • Soft bite