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

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These perfect small-batch chocolate chip cookies deliver crispy edges, soft centers, and pools of melted chocolate in every bite. Made with simple ingredients and no chilling required, this recipe makes exactly one dozen cookies for when you just need a little something sweet.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined (about 30 seconds).
  3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated and glossy.
  4. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to fold together just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Portion the dough into 12 equal balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers look slightly underbaked and puffy.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Repeat with remaining dough if baking in batches.

Notes

For bakery-style cookies, press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie right after baking. If you have time, chilling the dough for 30 minutes improves flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; place a piece of bread in the container to keep them soft. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months or freeze dough balls for fresh cookies on demand.

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