Cookie lovers rejoice! Today, I have a delightful treat for you that will satisfy your sweet tooth without taking too much time in the kitchen. These small batch chocolate chip cookies are incredibly easy to whip up and don’t require any chilling, making them perfect for a quick snack or a last-minute dessert.
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you're craving freshly baked cookies but don't want to end up with dozens of them, this small batch recipe is for you. In just a few simple steps, you'll have warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies ready to enjoy.
Ingredients
To make these scrumptious cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to bake your cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk, mixing until fully combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious homemade small batch chocolate chip cookies, perfect for sharing or indulging all on your own. Happy baking!
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