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Best Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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This small-batch chocolate chip cookies recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for when you need just six warm, chewy cookies. Made with simple pantry staples, it delivers crispy edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (about 75 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 60 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts or in a small saucepan over low heat. Let it cool for 2 minutes.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 30 seconds until smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for about 45 seconds until the mixture is pale, slightly fluffy, and falls off the whisk in ribbons.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined—no streaks of flour remain.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
  8. Scoop 6 equal portions of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Optionally, press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone and puffy.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack or enjoy warm.

Notes

For bakery-style cookies, bang the baking sheet on the counter once when they come out of the oven. For softer cookies, bake for 9 minutes; for crispier edges, bake for 11 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, let it rest for 5 minutes. Use a light-colored baking sheet to prevent burning the bottoms.

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