Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Three stacks of chocolate chip cookies on a white plate.

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies makes 12 cookies. Ideal for small households, or for a quick snack that takes less than 30 minutes to make and bake.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings cookies

Calories 86kcal

Author Jere' Cassidy

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup AP flour NOTE: add an extra 2 tablespoons of flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350℉ and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl mix the softened butter and both sugars together until creamy. Use a heavy spoon, or use a mixer.
Add egg yolk and vanilla; mix until incorporated.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in another small bowl. Add flour mixture and chocolate chips to the butter mixture. Stir, by hand, until combined.
Drop dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, or drop by using a large spoon. You should get 12 cookies.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown.
Store cookies in an airtight container for three days.

Notes

This recipe can make bar cookies by patting the dough into an 8" x 8" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 -25 minutes.

Substitutions ~

Milk chocolate chips
Chopped nuts like pecans, walnut or macadamia nuts
Peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips or cinnamon chips

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