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Best Small Batch Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy 12 Cookie Recipe

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This small batch recipe makes exactly 12 perfectly chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and a fudgy center, using melted butter and a single egg yolk for an unbeatable texture. No chilling required, ready in about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts until just melted. Let cool for 2 minutes.
  3. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter. Whisk vigorously for about 1 minute until it forms a thick, grainy paste.
  4. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth, glossy, and slightly lighter in color.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients all at once.
  6. Fold gently with a rubber spatula using a cutting motion until no streaks of flour remain. Do not over-mix.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Dough will be thick and sticky.
  8. Portion the dough into 12 equal balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) using a cookie scoop. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Do not flatten. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  9. Bake on the center rack for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers look slightly puffy and underdone.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use melted butter that is warm but not hot. Do not over-bake; cookies will continue to set on the hot pan. If your kitchen is very hot, chill the dough balls for 20 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading.

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