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Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies on a white plate, served with a glass of milk.

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Trisha Sprouse PictureTrisha Sprouse
Treat yourself to warm, soft, and chewy cookies without the excess. This Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is pure nostalgia.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course cookies and bars
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whip the butter with an electric mixer until light and airy, approximately 20 seconds.
  • Add both sugars to the fluffy butter and beat until pale, approximately 30 seconds.
    Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla into the mix and beat just until they're fully incorporated.
    Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Gently combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, beating just until combined.
    Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they're evenly distributed.
    Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Scoop the dough into 12 even balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart.
    Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye out for the edges to just start turning golden.
    Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • After baking, let the cookies sit on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, approximately 30 minutes.
    Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 59mgFiber: 0.3g
Keyword one dozen chocolate chip cookies, small batch chocolate chip cookies
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