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Enjoy a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie made just for you. This single serve Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie has all the flavors of a classic cookie but in a perfectly portioned size. With crispy edges and a soft, melty center, it’s baked right in a ramekin for ultimate convenience.

A deep dish chocolate chip cookie baked in a ramekin.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Simple Ingredients: Made with pantry staples.
  • Fast Dessert: Ready in under 30 minutes.
  • Easy to Customize: Add nuts, extra chocolate, or caramel.
  • Single Serving: Just the right amount for one.

I love this single serve chocolate chip cookie because it’s everything I want in a dessert – thick, rich, and packed with gooey chocolate. Baked in a ramekin, it comes out with golden, crisp edges and a soft center that’s unbelievably satisfying. It’s like the ultimate soft-baked cookie, made just for one.

If you love this chocolate chip cookie, try our other single serving desserts: chocolate lava cake for one, single serving brownie, chocolate pudding for one, or our single brookie recipe – a mix of a brownie and a cookie. Each one is perfectly portioned for a sweet treat.

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Ingredients

the ingredients needed to make one large chocolate chip cookie spread out on a brown table.

If you have any ingredients leftover from this single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Variations

Customize your deep dish cookie with these easy swaps:

  • Dried Fruit: Mix in cranberries or raisins.
  • Double Chocolate: Swap 1 tablespoon of flour for cocoa powder.
  • Coconut: Add shredded coconut.
  • S’mores Cookie: Add crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows.

These photos and instructions help you visualize how to make a single serve chocolate chip cookie. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
softened butter and sugar mixing together in a mixing bowl with an electric beater on the side.
  1. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully blended.
cookie dough batter in a mixing bowl.
  1. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Stir until the dough comes together.
adding flour to cookie dough in a mixing bowl.
  1. Mix in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
folding chocolate chips and nuts into cookie dough.
  1. Prepare for Baking: Butter a 10-ounce ramekin and press the cookie dough evenly into it. Alternatively, shape the dough into one large cookie and place it on a cookie sheet.
spooning chocolate chip cookie dough into a small ramekin.
  1. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
  2. Cool: Remove the cookie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
a single serve chocolate chip cookie in a deep dish.

Expert Tips

  • Use Properly Softened Butter: The butter should be softened but still cool to the touch. It should leave an indentation when pressed with a finger.
  • Prepare the Ramekin: Lightly butter the ramekin to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Choose the Right Ramekin: A 10-ounce ramekin works best for this recipe.

Serving Suggestions

This deep dish chocolate chip cookie is delicious on its own, but adding a topping or two can make it even more special:

Frequently Asked Questions

What size ramekin should I use?

A 10-ounce ramekin is ideal for this recipe, measuring about 4 inches in diameter and 1 ¾ inches tall. To confirm the size, fill the ramekin with water and pour it into a measuring cup. Mini loaf pans with an 8 to 10-ounce capacity also work well. For smaller ramekins, divide the dough evenly between them.

Can I prepare the cookie dough in advance?

Yes, you can make the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake. While this cookie is best enjoyed fresh, preparing in advance can save time.

Can I make chocolate chip cookies for two?

Yes! Double the ingredients and divide the batter between two 10-ounce ramekins or use one 5×5-inch baking dish.

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Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients

If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:

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Cooking For One Made Easy
Because you’re worth it
4.91 from 123 votes
By: Joanie Zisk
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Cool: 10 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
A rich, gooey deep dish chocolate chip cookie baked in a ramekin, perfect for one or two servings. Simple ingredients and big flavor in every bite!

Watch How To Make This

Equipment

Ingredients 
 

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter -softened
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Cream Butter and Sugars: In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully blended.
  • Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Stir until the dough comes together.
  • Mix in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
  • Prepare for Baking: Butter a 10-ounce ramekin and press the cookie dough evenly into it. Alternatively, shape the dough into one large cookie and place it on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
  • Cool: Remove the cookie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use Properly Softened Butter: The butter should be softened but still cool to the touch. It should leave an indentation when pressed with a finger.
  • Prepare the Ramekin: Lightly butter the ramekin to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Choose the Right Ramekin: A 10-ounce ramekin works best for this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 683kcal, Carbohydrates: 98g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 21g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 67mg, Sodium: 509mg, Potassium: 84mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 64g, Vitamin A: 801IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 3mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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  1. Paige says:

    This came out sooo good! Will definitely bake again. Itโ€™s perfect!