Sometimes, you just don’t need a whole batch of cookies. Sometimes, what you need is a little sweet treat. Well, these small-batch chocolate chip cookies are just that. They’re thick, and chewy, and loaded with chocolate (any kind your little heart desires), and the whole recipes makes just two perfect cookies.

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The Beauty of Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two

This small-batch recipe is just what you need for those times you want a freshly baked cookie, but don’t want the temptation of an entire batch staring at you from the cookie jar because you’re like me and have zero restraint.

With just a handful of everyday ingredients and a few simple steps, you can have two delicious, warm cookies ready to enjoy in minutes.

Here’s the List of Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips

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How to Make Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Preheat: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line one baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream: In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and sugar together with the back of a spoon until the mixture is smooth and light-colored (2-ish minutes). And my friend, don’t shortcut this step, since we’re not using a mixer, you need to put a little elbow grease into the creaming.
3. Wet Ingredients: Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk to the bowl and stir well to combine.

1. Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, sea salt, and baking soda to the bowl. Mix until no streaks of flour remain.
2. Chocolate Chips: Use a rubber spatula or spoon to gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough.

1. Divide the dough: Using a 4-tablespoon cookie scoop or by simply dividing the dough in half, scoop two heaping portions of dough and place them on the lined baking sheet. Leave enough space between the cookies to for some spreading during baking.

1. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes. I usually recommend rotating the pan halfway through too, since ovens are notoriously uneven. The cookies should be golden brown around the edges, slightly puffed up, but still soft in the center when done. Don’t overbake these little babies.
2. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Perfect for Any Occasion

• Date Night: Whip up these cookies for a cozy dessert after a homemade dinner. Pair them with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch. They’re also excellent with coffee, if cookies for breakfast is your thing (me).
• Self-Care Moment: Treat yourself to a little indulgence after a long day. Curl up with a good book or your favorite TV show and enjoy the simple pleasure of a freshly baked cookie.
• Baking with Kids: This recipe is perfect for a quick baking session with children. It’s simple enough for little hands to help with, and the reward is immediate and delicious.

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A Few Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming. This helps achieve the perfect texture, since we aren’t using an electric mixer.
• Measuring Flour: Be precise with your flour measurements. Too much flour can make the cookies dense and dry. Use a spoon to fill your measuring spoon and level it off with a knife for accuracy.
• Don’t Overbake: These cookies continue to bake slightly after being removed from the oven. Take them out when they’re just starting to turn golden around the edges for a perfectly chewy center.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve really come to appreciate these small-batch recipes lately, and these chocolate chip cookies for two are no exception. They’re a simple way to easily enjoy a homemade cookie anytime you want. So next time you find yourself craving a little something sweet my friend, give these cookies a try. I know they’ll become a favorite of yours too.

Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two

By: Kristine Underwood

These chocolate chip cookies for two are the perfect small-batch treat, offering rich, chewy goodness with every bite. They're quick and easy to make. Enjoy fresh-baked cookies without the temptation of a full batch.

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 11 minutes mins

Total Time 16 minutes mins

Course Sweets & Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 2 cookies

Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 TBS unsalted butter (room temperature)
• ▢ 2 TBS brown sugar
• ▢ 1 1/2 TBS sugar
• ▢ 1 egg yolk
• ▢ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 5 TBS flour (all-purpose)
• ▢ 1/4 tsp baking soda
• ▢ 1/8 tsp sea salt
• ▢ 2 TBS chocolate chips

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line one baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a small mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and light colored
  2 TBS unsalted butter, 2 TBS brown sugar, 1 1/2 TBS sugar
• Add the vanilla extract and egg yolk and stir to combine.
  1 egg yolk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Add the flour, sea salt, and baking soda to the bowl and mix until no streaks of flour remain.
  5 TBS flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/8 tsp sea salt
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
  2 TBS chocolate chips
• Divide the dough in half or using a 4 TBS cookie scoop, scoop two heaping scoops of dough and place on the lined baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even baking. The cookies should be slightly brown around the edges and puffed up in the center when done.
• Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• If you need to store a cookie, place it in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

*There’s no need to weigh ingredients for this recipe, just gently scoop and level off the ingredients before adding them to the bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookieCalories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 488IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg