Small Batch Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Small Batch Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg yolk; 3/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

These quick and chewy chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat when you only need a few to satisfy a sweet craving.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

12 minutes

Total

22 minutes

Serves

There is nothing better than the smell of warm cookies baking in your kitchen, especially when you do not want a huge mountain of leftovers sitting on the counter. This recipe is my go to when the family wants a treat but I want to keep things simple and quick.

My favorite secret for these is to use softened butter rather than melted butter. It helps the cookies stay nice and thick instead of spreading too thin on the baking sheet. Give them a try with a cold glass of milk.

🧺 Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
3
Mix in the vanilla extract and the egg yolk until well combined.
4
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
5
Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
6
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving a little room for them to spread.
7
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden brown.
8
Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want them extra gooey, pop one in the microwave for ten seconds before you eat it.

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