Perfect Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two
A small-batch recipe for chewy, melty chocolate chip cookies perfect for two, delivering comfort and sweetness without leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 cookies (2 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, softened but not melted
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy.
- Mix in 1 large egg yolk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
- Cover the dough and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Lightly press each ball to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers still look soft.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack after 5 minutes on the sheet to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough for at least 20 minutes helps lock in chewiness and prevents spreading. Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture. Don’t overbake; cookies should look soft when removed from oven as they firm up while cooling. Quality chocolate chips improve flavor and meltiness. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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