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Best Easy Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (12 Cookies)

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This small-batch chocolate chip cookie recipe yields 12 perfectly chewy cookies with crispy edges and a soft center. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s quick, easy, and ideal for satisfying a craving without a mountain of leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg (use yolk + 1 tablespoon white)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together 4 tablespoons softened butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ cup packed light brown sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale. Scrape down sides as needed.
  3. Add the egg yolk plus 1 tablespoon of the egg white and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or fold with a spatula until just a few streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fold in ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed. Dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
  7. Scoop 12 equal portions (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden brown and set but centers still look slightly soft and puffy.
  9. Let cookies rest on the hot pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, cream butter and sugar for a full 2 minutes. Use only the yolk and a splash of egg white for chewiness. If dough is sticky, chill for 15 minutes. For a lighter-colored pan, reduce oven temp by 25°F if using dark pans. Add flaky sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.

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