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Favorite Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Perfect 12

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These small-batch chocolate chip cookies are quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients. They deliver perfectly chewy centers and crispy edges in just 25 minutes, no stand mixer required.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¾ cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts until just melted. Set aside to cool for 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and whisk until glossy and smooth.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into 12 equal balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone and puffy.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For chewier cookies, bake for 10 minutes. For crispier edges, bake for 12 minutes. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes deepens flavor and yields thicker cookies. Do not overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies.

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