The Best Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Don't want to make a full batch of chocolate chip cookies? No problem, this easy to make small batch recipe is exactly what you are looking for.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Microwave butter in a small microwave safe bowl for about 20 seconds {add 5 second increments if not melted}. Add both sugars to the butter and mix by hand until creamy. Add the vanilla and egg yolk, mix until incorporated but do not over mix or the dough can get stiff.
Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until everything is incorporated. Add the chocolate chips and stir until they are evenly distributed.
Use a medium cookie scoop {or about 1 1/2 tablespoons} to scoop dough into your hands and roll into a smooth ball.
Place the cookie dough balls onto a silicone mat {or parchment} lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven for 9-11 minutes {or until edges are set and center is still slightly jiggly} remove from the oven. Allow cookies to cool completely on the pan. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Place cooled cookies in an airtight container or ziploc bag. They will keep at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Dough balls can also be frozen for convenience. Just put them in the oven directly from the freezer and add about 2 minutes to the baking time.