This is my go-to recipe for late night cookie emergencies and being married to a chocolate addict for the past 12 years has given me plenty of opportunities to perfect these fabulous cookies.
They are thin and chewy with crisp edges and loads of chocolate. They come together in one bowl and bake up in about 8 minutes, so they are perfect for late night cravings or last minute cookie emergencies (they happen!).
Let’s get started…
Begin by placing 4 tablespoons of butter into a microwave safe bowl and heat until the butter is very soft and partially melted. Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of brown sugar in with the butter and whisk until fully combined.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 egg yolk and whisk until fluffy.
Add 3/4 cup of all purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and mix until just combined. I usually do all of this mixing with a fork to avoid dirtying several utensils, but use what you have on hand.
Last, but certainly not least, fold in some chocolate chips or chunks. Today, I am using a big handful of dark chocolate chunks and a big handful of milk chocolate chips (about 1/2 cup in total), but you can add any chocolate you love into these cookies.
Divide the dough into 6 equal sized balls and place them onto a non-stick or parchment lined baking sheet leaving plenty of space between each portion. These cookies are big and they will spread out quite a bit during baking, so give them a little space.
Bake the cookies in a 350 degree oven for 7-9 minutes and when their edges are lightly golden brown, transfer the baking sheet onto a heat proof surface, such as a wooden cutting board and allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them onto a plate.
These cookies need to cool a bit before you pick them up, so they don’t break apart. They are pretty thin, so they need a few minutes to set up…. that is…. if you care about picking them up whole. My husband typically grabs the largest flat spatula we have and transfers the super soft, freshly baked cookies onto a plate, because he cannot wait for the set up time. It’s one of the only things he cannot do… we all have our weaknesses.
These cookies are the best. I love how thin and chewy they are. Don’t be shy about piling the chocolate into your cookie dough, because these are big cookies and they need plenty of chocolate in them.
I just love how in about 12 minutes with just one bowl, you can create the perfect batch of fabulous chocolate chip cookies that will be there for you through whatever the night brings… a college exam, thunderstorms, a new series on Hulu… who knows, but if there is a need for something sweet, treat yourself to these cookies. You’ll be so glad that you did.
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of butter, softened
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teapsoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teapsoon of salt
- 3/4 cup of all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chunks
- flaky sea salt (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
- Place 4 tablespoons of butter into a heat proof bowl and microwave until the butter is very soft and partially melted
- Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the softened butter and whisk until fully combined
- Add 1 egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and whisk to combine
- Add 3/4 cup of all purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and mix until just combined
- Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chunks
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and place them onto a non-stick or parchment lined baking sheet
- Bake the cookies for 7-9 or until they are lightly golden on the edges
- Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before enjoying
- (Optional) Sprinkle with sea salt while warm
