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!
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, 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.