There’s something truly special about a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies. Maybe it’s the way the buttery dough comes together in just minutes, or the rich aroma of vanilla and melted chocolate filling your kitchen. But what if your just baking for yourself? Or maybe you just simply don’t feel like making an entire batch of cookies? If so, these Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are just what you were searching for.
This recipe is perfect for those moments when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want an entire dozen tempting you from the counter. With just the right amount of chewiness at the center and a lightly crisp edge, these small batch chocolate chip cookies deliver the perfect balance of texture and flavor—just enough to satisfy without any leftovers (though you might wish there were more!).
This recipe makes 7 large chocolate chip cookies. If you don’t want to bake all of them, you can freeze the leftover dough for a quick snack later. Everyone grab your aprons and get ready to bake cookies!
Ingredients
- Flour—1 cup & 2 tablespoons
- Light Brown Sugar— 1/2 cup
- White Sugar— 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch— 1/2 teaspoon
- Browned Butter— 1/2 stick
- Baking Powder— 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking Soda— 1/4 teaspoon
- 1 Egg
- Vanilla Extract— 1 teaspoon
- Espresso Powder— 1 teaspoon
- Chocolate Chips— 1/2 cup
What You’ll Need
- Mixing Bowl
- Cookie Sheet
- Parchment Paper
How to Make Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
- First, preheat the oven to 350F (177C).
- Next, combine the cooled browned butter, egg, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Add in flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt then fold into the batter.
- Now, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and form cookies using about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie. Place the cookies on the cookie sheet allowing space for them to spread.
- Put the cookies in the oven to bake for 14-16 minutes then allow them to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Once the cookies have cooled, grab one and enjoy.
I hope you enjoyed these Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies, If you change your mind and want to bake a full batch instead check out our Browned butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.