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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. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes.
If you love this Chocolate Chip Cookie For One, be sure to try our other single serving desserts. From the rich and gooey Chocolate Lava Cake to the perfectly chewy Brownie, the creamy Chocolate Pudding, and the Brookie—a delicious blend of a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie—each recipe is perfectly portioned and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: Uses simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.
- Quick Dessert Fix: From mixing bowl to spoon in under 30 minutes.
- Customizable: Add your favorite mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chunks, or even a drizzle of caramel.
- Perfectly Portioned: Designed for those moments when you just want a warm, gooey dessert for yourself.
This deep dish chocolate chip cookie is a single serving dessert that’s thicker, richer, and more indulgent than a traditional flat cookie. Baked in a ramekin, it boasts crispy, golden edges and a soft, gooey center. It’s like the perfect combination of a warm, chewy cookie and a decadent pie, delivering the best of both worlds in every bite.
Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Butter: Use salted butter softened to room temperature. It should be slightly soft but still cool, leaving an indentation when pressed. Letting the butter sit out for about 20 minutes usually does the trick. Butter adds richness and tenderness to the cookie.
- Brown Sugar and Granulated Sugar: Both sugars sweeten the cookie, but brown sugar, with its molasses, also adds a soft, chewy texture. You can use light or dark brown sugar. If you’re out, make a quick small batch of brown sugar to use in this recipe.
- Egg Yolk: Adds richness and structure to the cookie. Save the egg white for one of our single serving egg white recipes like a mini Texas Sheet Cake or two Chocolate Cupcakes.
- Vanilla Extract and Salt: Enhance the cookie’s overall flavor.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is ideal for achieving the perfect texture.
- Baking Soda: Helps the cookie rise during baking.
- Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet chocolate chips are my favorite for this recipe. Extra chocolate chips? Use them in a Chocolate Chip Muffin or a small batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Chopped Walnuts or Pecans (Optional): For added crunch, mix in some nuts if you have them. Any extras can be used inBlondies, Banana Nut Bread, or a mini Pecan Pie.
Recipe Variations
This deep dish cookie recipe is easy to customize to suit your taste. Here are a few ways to switch things up:
- Incorporate Dried Fruit: Mix in dried cranberries or raisins for a sweet, fruity twist.
- Make It Double Chocolate: Replace 1 tablespoon of flour with cocoa powder for a rich, chocolate base.
- Add Coconut: Toss in shredded coconut for a subtle tropical flavor.
- Create a S’mores Cookie: Add crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows for a fun, campfire-inspired treat.
How To Make A Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie
These step-by-step 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.
- 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.
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—this consistency ensures the cookie bakes up perfectly.
- Prepare the Ramekin: Lightly butter the ramekin to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix with Care: Combine the dough ingredients just until they are incorporated. Overmixing can lead to a denser texture.
- Choose the Right Ramekin: A 10-ounce ramekin works best for this recipe. To check your ramekin’s size, fill it with water and pour the water into a measuring cup to confirm the volume.
Serving Suggestions
This deep dish chocolate chip cookie is incredibly delicious on its own, but adding a topping or two can make it even more special:
- Vanilla Ice Cream: Top the warm cookie with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert.
- Whipped Cream: A dollop of whipped cream adds a light and airy touch.
- Caramel Sauce: Drizzle with caramel sauce for a rich, sweet finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
The edges should be set and golden brown, while the center will appear slightly underbaked. It will continue to set as it cools.
Yes! Double the ingredients and divide the batter between two 10-ounce ramekins or use one 5×5-inch baking dish.
Absolutely! This recipe works perfectly for a pizookie—a cookie baked in a small dish and served warm with vanilla ice cream on top. It’s a delicious treat!
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Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
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Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie For One
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter -softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
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—this consistency ensures the cookie bakes up perfectly.
- Prepare the Ramekin: Lightly butter the ramekin to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix with Care: Combine the dough ingredients just until they are incorporated. Overmixing can lead to a denser texture.
- Choose the Right Ramekin: A 10-ounce ramekin works best for this recipe. To check your ramekin’s size, fill it with water and pour the water into a measuring cup to confirm the volume.
Nutrition
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.
This recipe just came out of my oven and it is terrific!
I debated whether to do a microwave cookie or the oven….thank goodness I used the oven so this cookie will taste like a cookie should. Recipe is user friendly and fun to make.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the cookie. Yes, the oven is a better choice for this recipe. Thank you so much for your feedback.
Share? No way!!!
I’d like to make smaller versions (4oz ramekins). Should I change the baking time?
Check the cookies at about the 15 minute mark by using a toothpick or the tip of a sharp knife inserted into the centers to see if they are cooked through. If not, continue to bake the cookies and check for doneness in 5 minute increments.
This recipe is delicious! Its a slightly large portion size so it might be good to share. It is soo gooey and great with milk or almond milk!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Josie. Thank you for your feedback.
Could it work without eggs maybe?
This recipe has not been tested without eggs.
Last night I HAD to have 1 chocolate chip cookie. I got out this recipe and made it in my ramekin. It was very good! I have copied this recipe and will make it part of my permanent dessert collection that I will use again and again. Thank you for this recipe. I will have to try more of your recipes. I live alone and need recipes for 1. Keep them coming!!!!!!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the cookie. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know and I hope you find many new recipes you love from our site.
I just made this. So good! It’s big enough for 2, especially if you add ice cream, but I ate the whole thing by myself with a dollop of real whipped cream. Yum!
Sounds wonderful, Kathy. I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Would this recipe work without the nuts? I have an allergy.
Yes, feel free to leave out the nuts. It will still be absolutely delicious.
My husband recently passed away and I appreciate your recipes for one
person. Thank you for your videos.
Hi Donna, I’m so sorry for your loss and I’m glad you are finding the recipes helpful.
this is my go-to sweet snack!! i have the recipe memorized from making it so many times, my family likes them too 🙂
Thank you so much, Ruby. It makes my day to hear you love the recipe.
Made this tonight! Super easy and had everything I needed in the pantry. So yummy! I actually ended up using a muffin tin and they were absolutely delicious. I let them bake for about 20 minutes and then cool down. Thank you!!!