Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
When that cookie craving hits, but you don’t want a huge batch or a lot of work, this small batch chocolate chip cookie recipe is perfect! It makes just one dozen cookies (or 6 large bakery-style cookies), doesn’t require a mixer, and there’s no chilling necessary.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter , melted and cooled slightly
- 3 tablespoons (38 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (71 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour , measured correctly
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (85 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the butter with the granulated and brown sugars (you can use a wooden spoon or a sturdy spatula). Add the egg and vanilla extract and stir vigorously for about 30 seconds until well-combined, and mixture has thickened slightly and lightened in color.
- Add the flour, baking soda and salt and stir just until a few streaks of flour remain (it may take a few moments to combine the dry ingredients with the rest of the dough, but don't worry it'll come together). Add the chocolate chips and continue stirring until dough is uniform.
- Portion into 12 balls of cookie dough about 1 rounded tablespoon each (for regular sized cookies) or 6 balls of dough about 3 tablespoons each (for larger bakery-style cookies). Use a cookie scoop if you have one, but it's not necessary.
- Place on the prepared sheet pan, evenly spaced and bake until edges are golden and tops appear just barely set, 8-9 minutes for regular cookies and 11-12 for larger cookies, though ovens will vary.
- Let the cookies finish setting up for a few minutes on the sheet pan, then enjoy warm or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store any extras (if you have them!) in an airtight container for several days.
Calories: 150kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 104mg, Potassium: 63mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 120IU, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 1mg
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