Marry Me Cookies
These Marry Me Cookies are the ultimate soft and chewy cookies, packed with melty chocolate chips and chunks. Quick to make and crowd-pleasing, they’re perfect for any occasion and easily adaptable for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- Optional: Chopped toasted pecans, walnuts, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture in two stages, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and chocolate chunks, reserving a few for topping if desired.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and barely golden but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Enjoy warm, optionally topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Measure flour carefully for best texture. Swap in gluten-free flour, dairy-free butter, or egg substitutes as needed. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage. Press extra chocolate chips or chunks on top before baking for a bakery-style look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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