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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

These Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups are irresistibly chewy, bite-sized treats with gooey chocolate centers—perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or mini tart pan to ensure your cookie cups release easily after baking.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  • Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough into each muffin cup. Press the dough up and around the sides to form a cup shape, leaving the center hollow.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft. They will firm up as they cool.
  • Allow the cookie cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack. Let cool completely to hold their shape.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Muffin tin or mini tart pan
  • Spoon or cookie scoop
  • Cooling rack

Notes

  • Softened butter is key to achieving the perfect creamy texture in the cookie cups.
  • Use a muffin tin or mini tart pan to shape cookie cups evenly and easily.
  • Store cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them soft.
  • Freeze cookie cups for up to three months for longer storage; thaw before serving.
  • Customize the dough with nuts, spices, or different chocolate chips for seasonal variations.