Chocolate Chip Cookies
• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1 Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2 In a bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
3 Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
4 Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
5 Fold in the chocolate chips.
6 Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and place them on a lined baking sheet.
7 Bake for 15 minutes , until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
8 Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack.
Budget Tip
If you're trying to stretch your ingredients, you can use ¼ cup of chocolate chips instead of ⅓ cup and they'll still taste delicious.
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Baking chocolate chip cookies in small batches can be incredibly rewarding, especially when you want a fresh treat without the hassle of making a large amount. This recipe is perfect for those moments when you crave just a handful of cookies without leftovers tempting you over the next few days. I found that using a combination of brown and white sugar helps achieve that perfect balance of sweetness and moisture, making the cookies soft in the center with slightly crisp edges. The key I discovered is to not overmix the dough once the flour is added, which keeps the texture tender. Using ¼ cup (½ stick) of unsalted butter softened to room temperature allows for better creaming with the sugars, resulting in a lighter, fluffier dough. Adding just one egg yolk instead of a whole egg boosts richness without making the dough too wet. A tip I often use is to fold in the chocolate chips gently so they’re evenly distributed but don’t cause the dough to deflate. You can adjust the amount of chocolate chips based on preference; as suggested, reducing from ⅓ cup to ¼ cup still gives a great chocolatey experience while stretching your ingredients. When baking at 350°F, watch for the edges turning a light golden color while the center remains slightly soft; this is when you should take them out. Letting the cookies cool on the baking sheet ensures they set properly and stay chewy. Overall, this small batch recipe is budget-friendly and quick, ideal for a cozy baking session or last-minute snack. It’s a great way to enjoy homemade chocolate chip cookies without the time and ingredient commitment usually required for larger quantities.
