Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Six thin and chewy chocolate chip cookies just perfect for late night cravings or last minute dessert emergencies.
Servings: 6 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