Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
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!
Servings: 6 cookies
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter -softened
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon cornstarch
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for about 1 minute. Pro Tip: Make sure the butter is soft but not melted—it helps create light, fluffy cookies. Don’t overmix, as too much creaming can make the cookies cake-like, while too little will result in flatter cookies.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until everything is combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together.
- 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 and place scoops 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Roll each scoop into a ball for even baking.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden, and the centers should look slightly underbaked.
- Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Measure Flour Correctly: Spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, level it off with a straight edge, and avoid scooping directly from the bag—this can compact the flour and lead to dry cookies.
- Line Your Baking Sheet: Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. This prevents sticking and helps the cookies bake evenly without spreading too much.
- Use a Cookie Scoop: A 2-tablespoon scoop gives you evenly sized cookies and helps them bake uniformly. This recipe makes about 6 to 7 cookies.
- Top with Extra Chips: Press a few chocolate chips into the tops of the dough balls before baking for extra flavor and a bakery-style look.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg
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