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Easy Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies (No Mixer)

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These easy small-batch chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and made without a mixer. Perfect for late-night cravings or small gatherings, they come together in under 25 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a wooden spoon or spatula until light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, stirring until completely combined and glossy.
  4. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should get 6-8 cookies.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers still look slightly soft and underdone.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For thicker, chewier cookies, chill the dough balls for 15 minutes before baking. For a flavor boost, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each cookie right after baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep them soft, add a slice of bread to the container.

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