Description
These One Bowl Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are a quick and easy treat perfect for when you want just a few freshly baked cookies. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, these cookies balance soft, chewy centers with slightly crisp edges. Ideal for a small household or whenever you crave a homemade cookie without any fuss or mess.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons (85 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (50 grams) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup (about 115 grams) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or standing mixer to beat the softened butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step is crucial for a tender cookie.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth, well-mixed batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Move the wet mixture aside and gently mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually stir these dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spoon or mixer on low to avoid overworking the dough. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to combine evenly.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they’re evenly distributed without breaking them up.
- Shape Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop or your hands, portion out the dough into 8-10 balls roughly 2-3 inches in diameter and place them on a parchment paper or silicone-lined baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden brown. They should still be soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. For an extra touch, sprinkle with flaked sea salt if desired.
- Storage and Freezing: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. You can also freeze pre-scooped cookie dough balls. When baking from frozen, increase the baking time to 12-14 minutes for perfectly baked cookies straight from the freezer.
Notes
- Do not overmix flour with wet ingredients to keep cookies tender and chewy.
- Using a mix of brown and white sugar helps create a nice balance between chewiness and crisp edges.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them set on the hot baking sheet after removing from the oven.
- Chocolate chips can be swapped for chunks or your favorite mix-ins.
- Freezing dough allows for fresh-baked cookies any time without extra prep.
- Sprinkling sea salt on top brings out a delightful sweet-salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
