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We’ve gathered our easy single serving and Small Batch Christmas Cookie Recipes that have all been reader tested, approved, and loved by many. From chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies to fun, specialty cookies, you’re sure to find many new small batch cookie recipes to try.
It’s hard to believe it’s December already and time to start baking Christmas cookies! Here we’ve gathered our most popular small batch Christmas cookie recipes for you to enjoy.
Sometimes you just need a cookie – not two dozen – just one, two, or maybe even a few more. These small batch and single serving cookie recipes are the absolute best! Each of these cookie recipes have been scaled down and tested and are guaranteed to make every cookie lover happy.
When you are cooking for one or two, you often don’t want to make a large batch of cookies. Sure you can keep the extra cookies in a cookie jar but really, who wants to eat the same cookies for weeks? Fresh, warm from the oven, homemade cookies are simply wonderful so why not make a single cookie or a small batch of cookies whenever you want.
All of these cookie recipes are easy to make and many are made with pantry staples.
They all bake quickly so you won’t have to wait long to satisfy a cookie craving!
These are all small batch recipes so you won’t be left with too many.
Within each Christmas cookie recipe post, we share ways that you can use up any leftover ingredients so there’s no waste!
Each of the easy Christmas cookie recipes are accessible by clicking the link for each recipe and then going to the bottom of the specific recipe’s page.
Small batch double chocolate chip cookies made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips for a rich, fudgy flavor. Soft and chewy with crisp edges, ready in just 15 minutes.
Bake 6 warm, chocolate-filled cookies in just 20 minutes with this easy small batch chocolate chip cookie recipe—perfect for satisfying a quick homemade cookie craving!
Soft and cake-like, these sweet ricotta cookies are topped with a smooth and irresistible sugar glaze that adds just the right touch of sweetness. Perfect as a tea-time treat or a light dessert.
Soft, buttery frosted sugar cookies topped with creamy buttercream frosting. This easy small batch sugar cookie recipe tastes just like classic Lofthouse cookies made at home.
These small batch ginger cookies are soft and chewy with warm spices and rich molasses flavor. Rolled in sugar before baking, they have a lightly crisp coating and are the perfect treat when you want just a few homemade cookies.
Soft and chewy small batch oatmeal raisin cookies made with old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon. Quick to make, perfectly portioned, and ready in just 10 minutes.
Small Batch Lace Cookies – delicate, crispy oatmeal cookies that are easy to make and absolutely delicious. A holiday favorite, this recipe makes 4-5 large, thin cookies perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
This small batch Cowboy Cookies recipe, inspired by the famous Laura Bush Cookies, delivers rich, chewy cookies packed with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans – the perfect treat!
This small batch shortbread cookie recipe makes tender, buttery cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Quick and easy to prepare with just a few simple ingredients.
A soft and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie baked to perfection in a small cast iron skillet. This mini skillet cookie delivers a delightful combination of hearty oats, melty chocolate, and warm spices.
This small oatmeal skillet cookie is soft, chewy, and packed with rich butterscotch flavor. Baked in a skillet for crisp edges and a warm center, it’s an easy dessert perfect for one or two people.
Enjoy freshly baked cookies in no time with our perfect small batch oatmeal cookie recipe! These chewy, delicious treats are quick to make and full of homemade goodness.
If you love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, these Peanut Butter Blossoms (also called Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies) are a must-try! This small batch recipe makes about six cookies, perfect for enjoying fresh without too many leftovers.
These small batch snickerdoodle cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfectly portioned and easy to make, they bake in just 10 minutes.
These small batch Flourless Chocolate Pecan Cookies are rich, chewy, and fudge-like—made without flour, butter, or oil! This easy recipe uses cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and chopped pecans to create 5-6 delicious cookies, the perfect amount for one or two people.
These light and crisp meringue cookies are made with just one egg white, sugar, and vanilla for a perfectly sweet treat. They bake low and slow in a warm oven, creating a delicate texture that melts in your mouth.
These small batch coconut macaroons are chewy on the inside, crisp on the edges, and packed with sweet coconut flavor. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re easy to mix, bake, and enjoy!
Bake your own Doubletree Cookies with this small batch recipe, yielding 6–8 rich, chocolate chip-packed cookies with crunchy nuts. Enjoy the iconic hotel treat made right in your kitchen in under 30 minutes!
These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with peanut butter flavor. Made with simple pantry staples and no need to chill the dough, they're incredibly easy to whip up and ready in no time!
This single serve peanut butter cookie is a deep dish cookie baked in a ramekin until soft, chewy, and golden. Made with creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and butter, it’s rich, flavorful, and ready in about 10 minutes for the perfect quick dessert for one.
Soft small batch butter cookies with crisp edges and tender centers. Easy to make in minutes and perfect plain or topped with nuts, sprinkles, or chocolate.
Bake a small batch of light, airy homemade ladyfingers with this easy recipe! Perfect for tiramisu, trifles, or as a delightful snack, these cookies are quick to make and full of flavor.
These soft and chewy molasses cookies are packed with warm spices and rich flavor. Made with simple ingredients, this small batch recipe is perfect when you're baking for one or two.
Measure flour correctly. To measure flour correctly, use a spoon to scoop flour into a measuring cup made for dry ingredients and slightly overfill it. Then, use the back of a knife or other straight-edged utensil to level the flour across the cup. Do not scoop the flour. When you scoop, the flour gets packed too tightly and you will end up with more flour than the recipe calls for.
Use a baking mat or parchment paper to line your cookie sheet. I don’t recommend coating your baking sheet with butter or oil spray because it creates an overly greasy sheet that will make your cookies spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Soften Butter?
The best way to soften your butter is to put it out on the kitchen counter for a half hour before you want to use it. Another way to quickly soften butter is to put the cold butter in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. If you use this method, be sure to watch carefully – you don’t want the butter to melt at all.
Do I Need To Sift Flour When Baking Cookies?
Not for any of our small batch cookies. However, measuring flour accurately is critical to the success of your cookies. Use the spoon and level method described in the “Expert Tips” section if you do not have a kitchen scale.
Why Do My Cookies Seem To Require An Extra Few Minutes Of Baking Time?
First, check to make sure that your oven is heating correctly. You can do this by placing an oven thermometer inside your oven and heating the oven to 350 F. Watch to see that the oven thermometer registers the same temperature as your oven.
If the oven thermometer registers lower than the setting, increase the oven temperature by a few degrees. If the thermometer registers higher than the setting, remove the cookies a few minutes sooner.
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I’m Joanie, chef, author of The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook, and creator of One Dish Kitchen. With 10+ years of experience developing single serving and small batch recipes, I’m passionate about making cooking for one simple and enjoyable. So glad you’re here!
Any recipes for fudge? Particularly butter pecan fudge.
Thanks.
Here a recipe for our popular small batch fudge: https://onedishkitchen.com/microwave-fudge-for-one/