Description

These Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect answer when you want a quick dessert, easy snack, or cozy homemade treat without making a huge batch. They bake up soft in the center, lightly golden around the edges, and packed with gooey chocolate in every bite. Whether you need a simple dessert for two, a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, or easy food ideas for a small household, this recipe delivers classic cookie flavor in a perfectly manageable batch.

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 large egg yolk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.

3. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. Add the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt, then stir just until a soft dough forms.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips, saving a few to press on top if desired.

6. Scoop the dough into 6 equal portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.

8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Do not overbake these cookies. Pull them from the oven when the centers still look a little underdone, because they will continue setting on the hot baking sheet and stay soft and chewy instead of turning dry.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 28mg