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OMG Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies – Thick, Gooey & Melt-in-Your-Mouth Bakery Perfection

These OMG Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies earn their name — they’re unbelievably soft, thick, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth, and packed with pools of warm chocolate. Imagine a bakery-style cookie with a tender, pillowy center, lightly crisp golden edges, and rich buttery flavor in every bite. They stay soft for days, require zero complicated steps, and deliver that nostalgic, warm-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookie joy we all crave. Perfect for holidays, after-school treats, gifting, midnight snacking, or anytime you want a cookie that tastes like a dream. If you’ve been searching for the ULTIMATE soft batch chocolate chip cookie… this is it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 Cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes
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Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened (not melted)
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch soft-batch secret!
  • 1½ cups chocolate chips or chunks
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. Whisk together:
  2. flour
  3. baking soda
  4. salt
  5. cornstarch
  6. Set aside.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugars
  1. Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add:
  3. egg
  4. egg yolk
  5. vanilla
  6. Beat again until fully combined.
Step 3: Add the Dry Mixture
  1. Add dry ingredients gradually, mixing just until combined.
  2. Do NOT overmix — this keeps cookies soft.
  3. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker, bakery-style cookies.
Step 4: Scoop & Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line baking sheet with parchment.
  3. Scoop 2–3 tablespoon balls of dough.
  4. Place 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake 9–11 minutes until:
  6. edges are just set
  7. centers look soft and slightly underdone (they firm up as they cool)
  8. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt if desired.
  9. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room Temperature: 5–6 days
Fridge: 1 week
Freezer (dough or baked cookies): 2 months
Warm a cookie in the microwave for 7 seconds to restore soft-batch magic.

🥄 Variations

Extra Soft Batch: Add 1 tablespoon cream cheese.
Brown Butter Soft Batch: Brown half the butter for nutty flavor.
Chocolate Chunk Heaven: Use chopped chocolate bar chunks.
Double Chocolate: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder.
Walnut Soft Batch: Add toasted walnuts or pecans.
Peanut Butter Chip Version: Swap chocolate for peanut butter chips.
M&M Soft Batch Cookies: Add 1 cup holiday M&Ms.
Salted Caramel: Mix in caramel bits + a pinch of sea salt.
Thin & Soft: Flatten dough balls slightly before baking.
Mint Chocolate: Add mint chips + chopped Andes mints.

❓ 10 FAQs

Why cornstarch?
It’s the key ingredient that makes cookies super soft and thick.
Do I need to chill the dough?
Yes — it prevents spreading and creates a soft, thick texture.
Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce added salt to ¼ teaspoon.
Why do my cookies come out flat?
Butter was too soft or dough wasn’t chilled long enough.
Can I freeze the dough?
Absolutely — scoop into balls and freeze.
Can I make them bigger?
Yes — bake an extra 1–2 minutes.
Can I use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet?
Any chocolate works!
Why are my cookies dry?
Overbaking — remove when centers look slightly underdone.
Can I use a hand mixer?
Yes — perfect for this recipe.
How do I keep cookies super soft?
Store with a marshmallow or piece of bread.

🏁 Conclusion

These OMG Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are thick, gooey, melt-in-your-mouth soft, and everything a perfect cookie should be. With their golden edges, buttery centers, and rich chocolate pools, they deliver bakery-style results with simple pantry ingredients and just a few clever techniques.
Whether you’re baking for holidays, parties, or your own pure cookie joy, these irresistible soft batch cookies will have everyone saying “OMG — these are incredible!”