🍫 Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies — A Gelo’s Treats Classic
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through your kitchen.
At Gelo’s Treats, these cookies are one of our all-time favorites — soft, buttery, and packed with gooey chocolate chips in every bite.
Now, we’re sharing our home-style version so you can recreate that Gelo’s magic right at home! 💛
🧺 Ingredients
For about 20 cookies, you’ll need:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk, your choice!)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans for a crunchy twist)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Mix Your Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Set aside — these will form the base of your cookie dough.
Step 2: Cream the Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and glossy.
Add the vanilla extract, egg, and extra yolk, then beat until light and creamy.
Step 3: Combine Wet & Dry
Gradually fold in your dry ingredients. Don’t overmix — just stir until combined.
Now comes the best part: add the chocolate chips! (and nuts if you’re feeling fancy).
Step 4: Chill the Dough
Cover your bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
This helps your cookies stay chewy and thick instead of spreading too thin.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Preheat your oven to 170°C (350°F).
Scoop dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden and the centers still look soft.
Step 6: Cool & Enjoy
Let your cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Grab one while it’s still warm — that’s when the chocolate is melty perfection.
💡 Gelo’s Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Soft butter is key. Don’t use hot melted butter — warm is fine, but not piping hot.
- Brown sugar = chewiness. It gives that signature soft bite.
- Don’t skip chilling. It’s the secret to thicker, richer cookies.
- Experiment! Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for a gourmet finish.
🎁 Serving Idea
Stack a few cookies, tie them with a ribbon, and gift them to a friend — or enjoy them with a tall glass of cold milk.
Either way, you’re guaranteed smiles all around. 💕
🧁 From Our Oven to Yours
If you loved this recipe but don’t feel like baking today,
just order the real deal straight from us at Gelo’s Treats —
fresh, soft, and baked with love every day.
Because nothing says “home” like the taste of Gelo’s Treats. 🍪✨