Description
Craving a quick sweet treat without baking a whole batch? These Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are exactly what you need! Perfectly chewy with crisp edges, packed with melty chocolate chips, and ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe uses pantry staples and requires zero chill time. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or just satisfying food ideas for small cravings, this is your go-to cookie fix. Ideal for one or two people — no leftovers, no guilt, just fresh-baked goodness.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Extra chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; stir until fully combined.
3. Sprinkle in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
5. Portion dough into 6–8 balls on a lined baking sheet.
6. Press extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden.
8. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and egg yolk for best mixing results.
Don’t overmix the dough after adding flour — mix until just combined.
For bakery-style looks, add a few chocolate chips on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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