Satisfy your cravings with small batch chocolate chip cookies - bake 6 perfect cookies in only 20 minutes! Ideal for homemade chocolate chip cookie fans.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time9 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chunk cookies, chocolate cookies, cookies, small batch chocolate chip cookies, small batch cookies
In a medium bowl, cream softened butter with sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute. Note: Proper creaming is key. Soft butter, not melted, is essential to introduce air into the batter, making your cookies light and fluffy. Creaming too long gives a cake-like texture, while less creaming leads to flatter cookies.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla to the mixture and beat until well combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until a dough forms.
Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Use a 2-tablespoon scoop to portion the dough, placing scoops 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Roll each scoop into a ball.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. The edges should be lightly browned, with the centers looking slightly underbaked.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Preparation is Key: Read through the entire recipe first, including the Ingredient Notes, and take a look at the process photos. This will help you understand each step, ensuring your cookies come out just right. All the details you need are in this recipe post.
Measuring Flour Accurately: Spoon flour into your measuring cup until slightly heaped, then level it off with a straight edge. Scooping directly with the cup can compact the flour, leading to using too much.
Softening the Butter: Let your butter soften on the counter for about 30 minutes before using it. This ensures it’s at the right consistency for mixing.
Preparing the Baking Sheet: Use a silicone mat or parchment paper to line your baking sheet. Avoid greasing it, as this can cause the cookies to spread too much.
Consistent Cookie Size: Use a cookie scoop that holds about 2 to 2.5 tablespoons of dough for uniformly sized cookies, yielding 6-7 per batch.
Making Cookies Look Great: For cookies that are as attractive as they are tasty, press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball just before baking. It’s a simple touch that adds extra chocolatey goodness and makes them look great, perfect for sharing.