14 Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes Everyone Loves
There’s something magical about the scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through the house—warm, gooey centers with crispy edges that transport you straight back to childhood. I remember sneaking into my grandma’s kitchen as a kid, perched on a stool, watching her mix butter and sugar with a wooden spoon. Her cookies were legendary: impossibly soft and melty, with chocolate chips that oozed out when you took a bite. Those afternoons fueled my lifelong love for perfecting the ultimate chocolate chip cookie.
Lately, I’ve been on a mission in my own kitchen to elevate that classic recipe into gooey masterpieces. Experimenting with browned butter, stuffed centers, and unexpected mix-ins, I’ve baked batch after batch, tweaking chill times and baking temps for that signature pull-apart chewiness. In a world craving comfort food amid busy days, these cookies are pure joy—easy to make, endlessly shareable, and customizable for any craving.
Classic Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Start with 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup softened butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, and 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips. Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients and chips. Chill dough 30 minutes, scoop into balls, bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft. These timeless treats offer nostalgic comfort, with gooey centers packed with melty chocolate for the perfect balance of chew and crunch—ideal for any occasion.
Their simplicity makes them beginner-friendly, delivering high reward with minimal effort and endless satisfaction.
Sea Salt Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Combine 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 1/2 cups chocolate chunks, and flaky sea salt. Cream wet ingredients, fold in dry and chocolate, chill 1 hour. Bake at 350°F for 11-13 minutes. The sea salt cuts through sweetness, enhancing gooey richness for a gourmet twist that elevates everyday snacking into a sophisticated delight.
These cookies boost flavor complexity, making them party-perfect and Instagram-worthy.
Peanut Butter Stuffed Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mix 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup each sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup peanut butter for dough. For filling, blend 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Sandwich filling in dough balls, bake at 375°F for 12 minutes. The molten peanut butter core creates decadent gooeyness, blending nutty creaminess with chocolate for an irresistible indulgent treat that satisfies savory-sweet cravings.
Perfect for PB lovers, they add protein for a more filling cookie.
Brown Butter Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown 1 cup butter until nutty, cool slightly. Mix with 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, and 2 cups chocolate chips. Chill 2 hours, bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Browning the butter infuses deep, caramelized flavor, yielding ultra-gooey centers with toffee-like chew—transforming basics into bakery-level luxury.
This technique intensifies taste without extra ingredients, ideal for flavor elevation.
Double Chocolate Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Use 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 cup chocolate chips, and 1 cup chopped dark chocolate. Cream butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla; add dry ingredients and chocolates. Bake at 350°F for 11 minutes after 30-min chill. Double the chocolate means fudgy, gooey bliss for cocoa fanatics, offering intense richness in every bite.
A chocolate lover’s dream, boosting antioxidants from dark varieties.
Loaded Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Blend 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup each sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup each walnuts, pecans, and dried cranberries. Chill 45 minutes, bake at 375°F for 12 minutes. Overflowing with mix-ins, these deliver crunchy, chewy, gooey textures in one cookie—perfect for variety seekers wanting a trail mix vibe in dessert form.
They provide nuts for healthy fats, making indulgence guilt-free.
Gluten-Free Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mix 2 1/4 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup each sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 2 cups chocolate chips. Chill 1 hour, bake at 350°F for 10-11 minutes. Just as gooey as classics, these use simple swaps for inclusive baking without sacrificing chewiness or taste—great for dietary needs.
They open cookie joy to everyone, maintaining perfect texture.
Vegan Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Combine 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 cup coconut oil + 1/2 cup vegan butter, 3/4 cup each sugar, 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flax + 6 tbsp water), 2 tsp vanilla, 1 1/2 cups vegan chocolate chips. Chill 30 minutes, bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. Plant-based magic yields gooey, ethical treats matching dairy versions in meltiness—ideal for vegan lifestyles.
Cruelty-free and dairy-free, with heart-healthy oils.
Red Velvet Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Stir 2 cups flour, 2 tbsp cocoa, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 cup butter + 1/2 cup oil, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg + 1 yolk, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 tbsp red food coloring, 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips. Bake at 350°F for 11-12 minutes post-chill. Tangy red velvet batter meets gooey white chocolate for festive, cake-like cookies—fun for holidays or color pops.
Adds visual appeal and subtle cocoa depth.
Mint Chocolate Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mix 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp peppermint extract + 1 tsp vanilla, green food coloring optional, 1 1/2 cups mint chocolate chips. Chill 1 hour, bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. Refreshing mint infuses gooey chocolate bliss, evoking Thin Mints but warmer and chewier—perfect cool contrast.
Aids digestion with mint, delightful for after-dinner.
S’mores Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Combine 2 cups flour + 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup mini marshmallows. Chill 30 minutes, bake at 350°F for 11 minutes, top with extra marshmallows post-bake. Campfire s’mores in cookie form: gooey marshmallow pull, graham crunch, chocolate melt—nostalgic summer vibes anytime.
Toasts beautifully under broiler for golden tops.
Pumpkin Spice Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Blend 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp each ginger/nutmeg, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar + 1/2 cup white + 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1 egg, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips. Chill 1 hour, bake at 350°F for 12 minutes. Fall spices meet pumpkin moisture for ultra-gooey, spiced heaven—cozy seasonal upgrade to classics.
Pumpkin adds vitamins and moisture for superior chew.
Cheesecake Stuffed Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
For dough: 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 3/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup each sugar, 1 egg + 1 yolk, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 cup chocolate chips. Filling: 8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg yolk. Encase filling in dough, bake at 375°F for 13 minutes. Creamy cheesecake erupts from gooey chocolate chip dough—decadent hybrid dessert for ultimate indulgence.
Elevates cookies to stuffed pastry status.
Monster Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mix 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup each sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 1 cup chocolate chips + 1/2 cup each M&Ms, sprinkles, mini pretzels. Chill 45 minutes, bake at 350°F for 11 minutes. Candy explosion creates colorful, salty-sweet gooey chaos—kid-approved fun with grown-up chew.
Endless mix-in potential for customization.
Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, a midnight craving, or just to spread some sweetness, these 14 gooey chocolate chip cookie recipes are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Grab your apron, pick your favorite variation (or try them all!), and experience the joy of homemade bliss—your kitchen adventures await!
