Description
This single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the hassle of baking a whole batch. Featuring a rich combination of brown and granulated sugars, vanilla, and buttery dough loaded with chocolate chips, this treat is baked to golden perfection in under 15 minutes. Whether you prefer one large cookie or two smaller ones, this recipe delivers a warm, gooey, and delicious chocolate chip cookie experience in just one serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 2 1/2 tbsp salted butter, room temperature
- 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (76g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup (66g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Prepare your cookie sheet by placing a silicone liner on top, then stack a second cookie sheet underneath to create a double-layered base. This setup helps in even baking and prevents burning.
- Mix Sugars and Butter: In a bowl, whisk together the room temperature salted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fully combined and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until well incorporated.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Using a silicone spatula, add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until a dough begins to form. You may need to use your hand to ensure all the flour is evenly incorporated and a cohesive dough forms.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough until distributed evenly.
- Shape Dough: Gather the dough and roll it into either one large ball or divide it into two smaller equal portions, depending on your preference.
- Pinch and Dimple: Pinch and dimple the dough balls slightly before placing them onto the silicone-lined cookie sheet. This helps achieve an even bake and texture.
- Bake: Place the cookie(s) in the oven and bake at 400°F (204°C) until golden brown on top. Bake a single large cookie for 12-14 minutes, or two smaller cookies for about 8-10 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookie(s) from the oven and allow them to cool and set on the hot pan for 20-25 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Room temperature butter is essential for proper creaming with sugars.
- Using a double cookie sheet with a silicone liner helps prevent burning and promotes even baking.
- You can customize the size: one large cookie offers a gooey center, while two smaller cookies bake faster and have more edge crispness.
- Allowing the cookie to cool on the pan is important for the right texture and to avoid breaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (large cookie) or 10 minutes (two smaller cookies)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: single serve cookie, chocolate chip cookie, easy cookie recipe, quick dessert, homemade cookie
