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Perfect Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies: Easy Small-Batch Recipe

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A small-batch recipe for soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies that yields just four cookies. This method ensures perfect texture with minimal waste and effort, featuring browned butter and a specific sugar ratio for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • Dark brown sugar, packed
  • Granulated white sugar
  • Large egg yolk, room temperature
  • Vanilla extract, pure
  • All-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • Baking soda
  • Kosher salt
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Optional: Chill dough balls in the fridge for 30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Remove from oven and let cookies sit on the hot pan for 5 minutes to set.
  11. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm and enjoy.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter that is softened but not melted. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and enhances chewiness. Cookies will continue to cook on the hot pan after removal from the oven. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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