Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you’re craving homemade cookies but don’t want a huge batch, these Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are exactly what you need. They’re soft in the middle, lightly crispy on the edges, loaded with chocolate, and unbelievably easy to make.

This recipe delivers 6 bakery-style cookies using simple pantry ingredients — no mixer needed, no chilling time required, and baked in under 10 minutes. It’s the perfect quick treat for small households, kids, or anyone wanting a warm cookie fix without ending up with dozens of extras.

Whether you love gooey centers, golden edges, or extra chocolate puddles, this recipe will become your go-to every time you want cookies fast.

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened or melted & cooled)
• 3 tbsp white sugar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 small egg yolk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

• ½ cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• Mix-ins
• ⅓ cup chocolate chips or chunks (plus extra for topping)

Instructions:

Mix wet ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
2. Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir just until combined.
3. Add chocolate chips
Fold in chocolate chips. Do NOT overmix.
4. Scoop dough
Divide dough into 6 even balls. Add 2–3 chocolate chips on top for prettier cookies.
5. Bake
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers look soft.
6. Cool & serve
Let cookies cool on the tray for 10 minutes to set. Enjoy warm for gooey centers!

💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Use room-temperature butter for a smoother dough (or melted butter for chewier cookies).
• Add extra chocolate chips on top right before baking for bakery-style looks.
• Underbake slightly — cookies continue cooking as they cool.
• Chill 10 minutes if your dough is too soft (optional but helps thickness).

Recipe Card (Quick Info)

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 6 cookies
• Calories: Approx. 175 per cookie (varies by chocolate used)

🔄 Variations in Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies :

• Salted Cookies: Sprinkle sea salt on warm cookies.
• Double Chocolate: Replace 1 tbsp flour with cocoa powder.
• Nutty Version: Add 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans.
• Crispy Version: Bake 1–2 minutes longer.

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead

• Room temperature: 3–4 days in an airtight container
• Freeze dough balls: Up to 2 months
• Freeze baked cookies: Up to 6 weeks – reheat 10 seconds in microwave
• Chill dough: 24 hours for deeper flavour (optional)

Nutrition (Per Cookie Approx.)

• Calories: 170–190
• Carbs: 21g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 9g
• Sugar: 14g
• Fiber: 1g