Small Batch Christmas Cookie Recipes - We've gathered our easy single serving and small batch 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.
Why These Recipes Work
- 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.
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Small Batch Cookie Recipes
Small Batch Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Small Batch Ricotta Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Ricotta Cookies
Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie
Recipe: Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie
Small Batch Sugar Cookies Recipe
Recipe: Small Batch Sugar Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Soft Ginger Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Soft Ginger Cookies
Small Batch Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Small Batch Lace Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Lace Cookies
Half Batch Cowboy Cookies
Recipe: Half Batch Cowboy Cookies
Small Batch Shortbread Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Shortbread Cookies
Mini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Recipe: Mini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Mini Oatmeal Butterscotch Skillet Cookie
Recipe: Mini Oatmeal Butterscotch Skillet Cookie
Small Batch Oatmeal Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Oatmeal Cookies
Small Batch Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies (Peanut Butter Blossoms)
Recipe: Small Batch Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies (Peanut Butter Blossoms)
Snickerdoodle Recipe
Recipe: Snickerdoodle Recipe
Small Batch Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Small Batch Meringue Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Meringue Cookies
Small Batch Eggless Chocolate Cookie Recipe
Recipe: Small Batch Eggless Chocolate Cookie Recipe
Small Batch Coconut Macaroons
Recipe: Small Batch Coconut Macaroons
Small Batch Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookies
Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies
Deep Dish Peanut Butter Cookie For One
Recipe: Deep Dish Peanut Butter Cookie For One
Small Batch Butter Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Butter Cookies
Small Batch Ladyfingers
Recipe: Small Batch Ladyfingers
Small Batch Molasses Cookies
Recipe: Small Batch Molasses Cookies
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Expert Tips
- 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
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.
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.
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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Examples of the dishes used at One Dish Kitchen can be found at our Store page.
If you like these cookie recipes, you might also like to browse through our other single serving recipe sections:
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Marnie says
Any recipes for fudge? Particularly butter pecan fudge.
Thanks.
Joanie Zisk says
Here a recipe for our popular small batch fudge: https://onedishkitchen.com/microwave-fudge-for-one/