Gooey White Chocolate Center Cookie (Bakery-Style & Irresistible)

This Gooey White Chocolate Center Cookie is thick, soft, and stuffed with creamy white chocolate that melts into the center as it bakes. It’s everything we love about classic cookies—leveled up with a surprise inside.

Overview of Gooey White Chocolate Center Cookie

This cookie is perfect for:

• Weekend baking projects
• Special treats and celebrations
• Bakery-style dessert cravings
• Impressing guests with minimal effort

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Thick, soft cookie texture
• Rich buttery flavor
• Molten white chocolate center
• Easy to make, hard to forget

What it tastes like

Sweet vanilla cookie dough with caramelized edges, bursts of chocolate throughout, and a warm, creamy white chocolate center that oozes with every bite.

Full Ingredient List (Complete & Tested)

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Dry Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate & Filling

• 1 cup milk chocolate chunks or chips
• ½ cup white chocolate chips (for the dough)
• 8–10 white chocolate squares or truffles (for the gooey center)

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

Substitutions & Additions

• Use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate
• Add chopped macadamia nuts for crunch
• Swap vanilla extract for vanilla bean paste
• Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking

How to Make Gooey White Chocolate Center Cookies

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Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars

In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 2–3 minutes.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.

Step 5: Combine

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

Step 6: Stuff the Cookies

Scoop dough, flatten slightly, place a white chocolate square in the center, and wrap dough around it, sealing completely.

Step 7: Bake

Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.

Step 8: Cool (Just a Little!)

Let cookies cool for 5 minutes—then enjoy while the centers are still gooey.

What to Serve with Gooey Cookies

• Cold milk (classic!)
• Hot espresso or cappuccino
• Vanilla ice cream
• Fresh strawberries for balance

Tips for Making Them Perfect

• Don’t overbake—soft centers are key
• Seal dough well around chocolate
• Use room temperature butter and eggs
• For extra gooey centers, chill stuffed dough 15 minutes before baking

Storage Instructions

• Room temperature: 2 days in airtight container
• Refrigerator: Up to 5 days
• Freezer: Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months
• Reheat: 10 seconds in microwave for gooey center

General Information

Stuffed cookies became popular in bakeries for a reason—they turn a simple cookie into a full dessert experience. White chocolate works especially well here because it melts into a creamy center rather than soaking into the dough.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes—chill up to 48 hours.

Will the white chocolate leak out?
Only if not sealed well—wrap dough fully.

Can I make these larger?
Absolutely—add 1–2 minutes bake time.

Do they stay gooey?
Yes, especially when reheated slightly.

Conclusion

These Gooey White Chocolate Center Cookies are rich, comforting, and impossible to resist. If you love indulgent cookie recipes, you’ll also enjoy:

• https://poulef.com/stuffed-cookie-recipes
• https://poulef.com/bakery-style-cookies
• https://poulef.com/white-chocolate-desserts
• https://poulef.com/gooey-cookie-recipes
• https://poulef.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-ideas

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Nutritional Information (Approximate Per Cookie)

Calories	Fat	Carbs	Sugar	Protein
290	15g	34g	20g	4g

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