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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups: Soft, Gooey, Bakery-Style Perfection


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Optional: flaky sea salt for finishing


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin well (or use nonstick spray).
  2. Beat butter, granulated, and brown sugars 3–4 min until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Scoop ~2 tbsp dough into each muffin cup. Press dough up sides to form a ¼”-thick cup with a slight well in the center (leave center open—don’t seal it!).
  5. Bake 14–16 min until edges are golden and centers look just set (they’ll firm as they cool).
  6. Immediately—while hot—press the back of a ¼-cup measuring cup gently into each to deepen the well. Cool in pan 10 min, then transfer to a rack.
  7. Fill with vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt + berries, or peanut butter. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired!

PREP TIME & NUTRITION (per cup, makes 12):
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 45 min (incl. cooling) | Servings: 12 | Calories: 270 | Net Carbs: 32g | Fats: 14g | Protein: 3g