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Best Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (6 Cookies)

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This small-batch chocolate chip cookies recipe makes exactly six perfect cookies with crispy edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate in every bite. It’s quick, easy, and uses simple pantry ingredients—ideal for late-night cravings or when you don’t want a full batch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (25g)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour (90g)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 60g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using a dark pan, lower the temperature to 325°F.
  2. Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts until just melted. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 30 seconds until smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined and the mixture looks like thick, glossy caramel (about 20 seconds). Scrape down the sides.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Alternatively, sprinkle them over the wet mixture and stir.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined—about 10 strokes. A few streaks of flour are fine.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips with a few more gentle strokes. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
  8. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes (optional but recommended for chewier cookies).
  9. Portion the dough into 6 equal mounds (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. The cookies are done when the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone and puffy.
  11. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

For chewier cookies, use all brown sugar instead of a mix. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. To freeze, scoop dough balls and freeze for up to 3 months; bake from frozen at 350°F for 12-14 minutes.

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