Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Craving a warm, gooey treat but don’t want a dozen cookies tempting you? These small batch chocolate chip cookies are your answer! Perfectly chewy with golden brown edges and melty chocolate chips, they’re quick to whip up and just the right size for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a medium bowl, use a spoon or hand mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix!
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Shape the Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Tips and Variations
- Room Temperature Butter: Ensure butter is softened (not melted) for the best texture. Leave it out for 30 minutes before starting.
- No-Chill Option: Skip chilling for quicker cookies; they’ll spread more but stay delicious. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 20 minutes.
- Variations: Swap semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate, or add a sprinkle of sea salt on top after baking for a sweet-salty twist.
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 75mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 13g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 1g