small batch chocolate chip cookies
Master the art of small batch chocolate chip cookies with these pro secrets! Bake irresistibly soft, chewy, or crispy cookies—just how you love them.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar light or dark
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour measured correctly
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet, dark, or mini
Optional Add-ins for Customization:
- ¼ cup chopped nuts walnuts, pecans – for crunch
- ¼ cup dried fruit raisins, cranberries – for a tart twist
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips – for a creamy sweetness
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks – for an intense chocolate flavor
Instructions
Instructions: How to Make Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in Chocolate Chips & Add-ins:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips (and any optional add-ins like nuts or dried fruit).
Chill the Dough (Optional, but Recommended):
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Portion & Bake:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes (for soft cookies) or 10-12 minutes (for crispy edges).
Cool & Enjoy:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm, or store for later!
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 80mg
- Total Carbs: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 2g