Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Quick Info
🛒 Ingredients
- 8 tbsp cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (or 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
🍳 Equipment
📋 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat cubed cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until smooth with no butter clumps remaining.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, and sea salt; mix until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into 7–8 equal-sized balls and place at least 3 inches apart on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
- Cool on pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
💡 Notes & Variations
- Using cold cubed butter rather than softened butter prevents excess spreading in the high-heat bake.