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Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Cooking Method / Recipes for Two / Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 1/08/21Updated: 1/18/22

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stack of chocolate chip cookies

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect way to satisfy that cookie craving without being tempted to eat too many!

This recipe yields 6-8 cookies depending on how big you make them. You can find my other small batch recipes here.

stack of small batch chocolate chip cookies

Ever have a craving for a warm chocolate chip cookie but you don’t want or need 24 cookies!? And you know if you make a batch of cookies, you are going to eat a batch of cookies.  That is where this recipe comes in.

Small Batch Chocolate Chip cookies are the answer. 

stack of cookies on a cooling rack

What You Will Love About this Recipe

  1. All you need is one bowl.
  2. It only takes a few minutes to mix up a batch of delicious cookies.
  3. This recipe only makes 6-8 cookies (depending on how big you make them) so you can easily satisfy that cookie craving without over indulging!
  4. They are delicious. They are crispy on the edges and nice and chewy in the middle!!

Cookie Ingredients

  • Butter. I use salted butter but if you prefer unsalted you may need to add an extra pinch of salt to the recipe. Do not over soften your butter, room temperature is great. If you are able to make an indentation with your finger without your finger going all the way through the butter it is ready.
  • Sugar. I use a combination of granulated and light brown sugar but I have also made them with all brown sugar which gives them a deeper color and flavor and is delish!
  • Egg. We are only going to use one large egg yolk. Using the whole egg makes the cookies taste too eggy.
  • Vanilla extract. Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
  • Flour. I like to use unbleached all purpose flour.
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Chocolate Chips. Use your favorite chips. I use either semi sweet or milk chocolate and sometimes use both and add in some white chocolate chips. Dark chocolate chips will work great too.
balls of cookie dough on baking sheet

How to Make Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

I found it easier to mix these by hand in a bowl by hand rather than a stand mixer or electric mixer.

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix together butter and sugars until well combined and slightly fluffy..
  • Add in egg yolk and vanilla.
  • Add in dry ingredients, right before all the flour is incorporated add in the chocolate chips.
  • Mix until all ingredients are combined. There is no need to chill this dough but if you aren’t ready to bake go ahead and put it in the fridge and bake later.
  • Form 6-8 cookie balls with a cookie scoop and place on the parchment lined or silicone mat lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes. Until lightly golden brown around the edges and still soft in the middle.
overhead shot of cookies on a baking sheet

Tips for Making Small Batch Cookies.

  • When measuring your flour use the scoop and level method. Use a knife to level off the flour. Too much or too little flour in a small batch recipe can really make a big difference in the final product.
  • Don’t over mix your cookie dough. Stir in the dry ingredients by hand until almost incorporated and then add in your chocolate chips. Over mixing makes your cookies tough.
  • Use a 1 oz. size cookie scoop (which is 2 Tbsp) which gives you about 6 cookies. If you want fewer cookies, make the scoops a bit larger.
  • Use parchment paper to line your cookie sheet. It makes clean up easier and I think the cookies bake more evenly.
chocolate chip cookie broken in half

I think they are cookie perfection with the perfect texture. They are crisp on the edges and nice and soft on the inside. All you need is a tall glass of cold milk!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why don’t you just make a full batch and freeze the extra cookie dough?

Now I knew someone is going to ask this! And that is always an option but if you are like me, if you know there is frozen cookie dough in the freezer, you are going to eat the frozen cookie dough!
This small batch chocolate chip cookie recipe solves that problem too.

Can I use gluten free flour in this recipe?

I have never done it but I have had good luck with the cup for cup gluten free flours in other recipes so it is definitely worth the try! If you try it be sure and leave me a comment and let me know.

Can I add nuts to the cookies.

If you like nuts in your baked goods, go for it! I recommend using pecans, walnuts, or macadamia nuts. Cut your chocolate chips down to 1/3 cup and add in 1/4 cup of chopped nuts.

Can I use dark brown sugar?

Absolutely, the dark brown sugar will just give the cookie a deeper flavor. Dark brown sugar has more molasses in it, giving it more flavor.

chocolate chip cookie on a class of milk

Recipe Variations

Out of chocolate chips? Try one of these additions.

  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut: 1/3 cup white chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of chopped macadamia nuts
  • Chocolate M&M: 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of mini M&M’s
  • Funfetti: 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of sprinkles.

For more small batch cookie recipes try these:

  • Small Batch Brownies
  • Small Batch 30 Minute Rolls
  • Small Batch Sugar Cookies
  • Small Batch Pumpkin Cookies
  • Giant Oatmeal Cookie
5 from 6 votes
stack of small batch chocolate chip cookies

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect way to satisfy that cookie craving without being tempted to eat too many!
serves: 6 cookies
Prep:5 minutes
Cook:12 minutes
Total:17 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour plus 2 Tbsp.
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Mix together butter and sugars.
  • Add in egg yolk and vanilla.
  • Add in dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Form cookie balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12-14 minutes. Until lightly golden brown around the edges and still soft in the middle.

Tips & Notes:

  • When measuring your flour use the scoop and level method. Use a knife to level off the flour. Too much or too little flour in a small batch recipe can really make a big difference in the final product.
  • Don’t overmix.  Overmixing is easy with small batch recipes and will give you a tough cookie.  Mix just until dry ingredients are incorporated.
  • Use a 1 oz. size cookie scoop (which is 2 Tbsp) which gives you about 6 cookies. If you want fewer cookies, make the scoops a bit larger.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Cholesterol: 55mg (18%) Sodium: 226mg (10%) Potassium: 44mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 30g (33%) Vitamin A: 313IU (6%) Calcium: 41mg (4%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
stack of small batch chocolate chip cookies
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  1. Tamika says

    Posted on 2/23 at 2:37 pm

    I was skeptical about this recipe because it uses only one bowl but it turned out great. Yay I can get my cookie fix with little ingredients and little prep time. Thanks

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  2. Kathryn says

    Posted on 1/19 at 8:48 am

    I am cooking just for one now that my husband is in a memory care community so I really appreciate the small batch recipes. I made these cookies on Sunday afternoon. I took part of them for our dessert to my friend that I was having dinner with Sunday evening. They are delicious and I will certainly make them again. So easy.

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  3. LeAnne K says

    Posted on 1/13 at 9:20 pm

    These cookies are delicious! I will make them again!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 1/14 at 6:33 am

      I am so glad you loved them too!!

      Reply
  4. Denise says

    Posted on 1/11 at 6:19 pm

    Seriously my new favorite chocolate chip recipe!! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 1/14 at 6:33 am

      Yes! I love hearing that!

      Reply

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