small batch chocolate chip cookies
Craving homemade cookies? Learn how to make small batch chocolate chip cookies that are perfectly chewy and golden. Perfect for when you want just a few treats
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl for combining ingredients
- Measuring Cups and Spoons for accurate ingredient measurements
- Whisk or Spoon to mix ingredients
- Baking Sheet to bake the cookies
- Parchment Paper for lining the baking sheet
- Cookie Scoop for evenly portioned cookies
Ingredients
- ¼ cup salted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white)
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- Pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars
- In a mixing bowl, cream together ¼ cup of softened salted butter, 3 tbsp of granulated sugar, and 3 tbsp of brown sugar until smooth and creamy
Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in 1 egg yolk and ½ tsp of vanilla extract until well combined
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup + 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp of baking soda, and a pinch of salt
Mix the Dough
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix
Fold in Chocolate Chips
- Gently fold in ⅓ cup of chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white) to distribute them evenly
Portion the Dough
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form 6–8 dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart to allow for spreading
Bake the Cookies
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft
Cool and Serve
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your freshly baked cookies!