Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Craving a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie but don't want to bake a full batch? This small batch recipe yields 6–8 soft and chewy cookies, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the temptation of leftovers. Made with simple pantry ingredients and no chilling required, these cookies are ready in about 20 minutes. 

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup (90g) all purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

• Wet Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted

  • ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• Add-ins:

  • ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

4. Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla: Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until fully incorporated.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough.

7. Scoop and Shape Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough into 6–8 equal-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.

9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per cookie)

• Calories: Approximately 150 kcal

• Protein: 1g

• Fat: 8g

• Carbohydrates: 19g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 12g