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May 8, 2022(last updated February 4, 2023)

20 Minute Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

4.37 from 19 votes
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This Small Batch Chocolate Chip cookie recipe requires no chill time and can be made in 20 minutes. This is a no mixer recipe that makes 6 perfect cookies and is the best when you are having a chocolate chip cookie craving and need one super fast!

Chocolate chip cookies sitting on a parchment lined cookie tray
These small batch chocolate chip cookies are gooey on the outside but have crisp edges.

Ever get a SERIOUS craving for an ooey gooey warm and chocolatey chocolate chip cookie?

YES ALL THE TIME AM I RIGHT?

Usually I like to store some extra dough or extra baked cookies in my freezer for when I need a quick easy to bake treat. I learned that trick while I was in pastry school and it has served me well.

But when I don’t have any reserves left (I know, the horror), and I don’t feel like making a whole batch of cookies, I make these small batch chocolate chip cookies! They are the best chocolate chip cookies because they gooey on the inside but have crisp edges.

Out of all the other chocolate chip cookie recipes I have tried, I always come back to this easy small batch of chocolate chip cookies because they have the best texture with the perfect amount of chocolate chips.

It’s always great to have small batch recipes in your back pocket! These small batch oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, this small batch buttercream, or these small batch chocolate cupcakes are perfect for when you need a quick treat!

Why these are special

  • This small batch cookie recipe only takes 20 minutes to make! You’ll use melted butter so theres no waiting to bring your butter to room temperature.
  • This is a no chill recipe.
  • They can be made in one bowl and do not require a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  • Unlike other cookie recipes like these brownie cookies, which make about 18 cookies, this recipe only makes 6 cookies.
  • They are a little crisp on the edges but so super soft and chewy on the inside. The chocolate just oozes out of the center and if you sprinkle a little Maldon on top, they are straight up irresistible.

Ingredients needed

Ingredients for small batch chocolate chip cookies.
These are the ingredients you need for the cookies.

All you need are regular baking pantry staple ingredients but in less quantities:

  • melted unsalted butter- no need to waste time softening butter! This helps with the texture of the cookie.
  • brown sugar– for moisture and chewiness. You can use light or dark brown sugar
  • granulated sugar-for sweetness.
  • 1 egg yolk- not the whole egg! A whole egg is too big for this small recipe so just use the yolk.
  • vanilla extract– for flavor
  • all purpose flour– for bulk
  • baking powder– for leavening
  • baking soda– another leaving agent
  • salt– to enhance the flavor
  • dark chocolate chips– I like to use semi sweet chocolate chips but you can use any kind.
  • Maldon – fancy salt to sprinkle on top (optional but also highly recommend).

How to make small batch chocolate chip cookies

  1. First melt the butter and combine it with the sugars together in a small bowl. Use a wooden spoon or spatula until a paste forms. Then add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
  2. Add the dry ingredients. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Mix until the cookie dough forms. Next add in the chocolate chips. Save a handful to add to the top of each scoop of dough before baking. Mix until the cookie dough forms. Next add in the chocolate chips. Save a handful to add to the top of each scoop of dough before baking.
  3. Scoop out uniform scoops using an ice cream or large cookie scoop. If you only have a tablespoon, use two per each scoop.
  4. Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Press the extra chocolate chips into the frozen dough scoops and bake for 12-14 mins depending on how crispy you like the edges. Sprinkle with sea salt if you like when they come out of the oven.
  5. Cool- Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. I like to eat them semi warm!
Melted butter and sugar mixed in glass bowl.
Melted butter and sugar combined.
Cookie dough without chocolate chips in a glass bowl.
Cookie dough without chocolate chips.
Cookie dough with chocolate chips in a glass bowl.
With the addition of chocolate chips.
6 cookie dough balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
6 cookie dough balls.

How to store and freeze

Storing: Honestly you shouldnt need to know this because you should just eat all the cookies but if you need to store them, store them in an airtight container or zip top bag on your counter.

Freezing: Place the cookie dough balls or baked cookies in a freezer safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

How to make these into 1 dozen cookies

Double the recipe to make a full batch of cookies.

A chocolate chip cookie with a bite taken out of it.
These cookies have the best texture.

Tips for cookie success

  • Measure your flour correctly. The best way to do that is with a kitchen scale. If you want to use measuring cups, spoon flour into your measuring cup and level off with a knife. Never scoop flour with your measuring cup, you will use too much flour.
  • To make the cookies flatter, bang the pan of cookies on the counter when it comes out of the oven. This will flatten the cookie and make the chocolate more melty but still keep them like chewy cookies.
  • To make cookies perfectly round, place a larger round cookie cutter or glass over the hot cookie when it comes out of the oven. Move your hand in a circular motion to scoot the cookie around the cutter. This will round out the edges to make them look perfectly round.

What makes a cookie chewy?

Using just the egg yolk and more brown sugar than white sugar will ensure you have chewy chocolate chip cookies.

Chocolate chip cookies sittong on a cookie sheet with one cookie broken apart.
Add more chocolate chips on top of the cookie dough for an extra chocolate taste.

Troubleshooting

Why are my cookies crumbly and dry? This is probably because you used to much flour. Remember not to measure flour by scooping it with your measuring cup, Use a kitchen scale or the spoon and level method I described above.

Why are my cookies thick? Same as above! If you use too much flour your cookies wont spread and they will be too thick.

How to make perfectly round cookies

To make the cookies perfectly round, you need to use a cookie cutter that is larger than the cookie. Place it over the cookie a soon as it comes out of the oven. In a circular fast motion scoot the cookie cutter around the cookie to make it perfectly round. 

You have to do this as soon as it comes out of the oven while its still hot or it wont work! The cutter will mold the cookie into a perfect round circle.

Variations

  • Add in nuts of choice
  • Use white chocolate chips
  • Add m&m’s or other candies!

If you love fun takes on chocolate chip cookies, check out my friend Karli’s Brookie Recipe, they can be made in only 25 minutes!

Have more cookie craving? Try these recipes:

  • The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
  • Funfetti Cookies
  • Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies
  • Coffee Cookies
  • Brownie Cookies
A chocolate chip cookie with a bite taken out of it.

20 Minute Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

This Small Batch Chocolate Chip cookie recipe requires no chill time and can be made in 20 minutes. This is a no mixer recipe that makes 6 perfect cookies and is the best when you are having a chocolate chip cookie craving and need one super fast!
4.37 from 19 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Kosher
Keyword: small batch baking, small batch cookie recipe, small batch cookies, small batch desserts
Prep Time: 6 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 cookies
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Sam Adler

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, (56.5 g)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (65g)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk large (no whites)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90g)
  • 1/8 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (120g)
  • Maldon optional garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium sized microwave safe bowl melt the 1/4 cup butter. Add the 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 tbsp white sugar and mix till smooth.
    Melted butter and sugar mixed in glass bowl.
  • Add the egg yolk and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and mix again.
  • Add in the 3/4 cup flour, 1/8 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1/8 tsp kosher salt and stir till dough forms.
    Cookie dough without chocolate chips in a glass bowl.
  • Stir in the 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Leave out a handful of chocolate on the side and add the rest in to the batter. Mix.
    Cookie dough with chocolate chips in a glass bowl.
  • Scoop out the dough using a 3 tbsp cookie scoop, or using two tablespoons for one cookie dough ball. Press the leftover chocolate pieces all over the tops of each cookie.
  • Place on a cookie sheet leaving 1.5 inch space between each one and bake for 12-14 minutes or until the bottom of the cookie is golden brown.
    6 cookie dough balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle with Maldon or salt if you want!
    A chocolate chip cookie with a bite taken out of it.

Video

https://youtu.be/EhX8Rn2gJ_U

Notes

Double the recipe to make 1 dozen cookies!
To make the cookies perfectly round, use a cookie cutter that is larger than the cookie and place it over the cookie a soon as it comes out of the oven. In a circular fast motion scoot the cookie cutter around the cookie to make it perfectly round. 
This has to be done when warm or it wont work!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
20 Minute Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 111mg5%
Potassium 167mg5%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 291IU6%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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About Sam Adler

Sam Adler is a Le Cordon Bleu professionally trained pastry chef, Saveur Blog Award winner, food photographer, and food blogger over on FrostingandFettuccine.com. She has been featured in numerous online and in-print publications including Taste of Home Magazine, Saveur Magazine, The Feed Feed, and Food Blogger Pro. Sam lives in Hollywood florida with her husband, two young kids, and french bulldog. When she’s not baking and dancing in her kitchen you can find her at her favorite yoga spot.

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  1. Molly Pisula says

    May 14, 2020 at 7:32 am

    Love the idea of a small batch version of chocolate chip cookies! Totally agree with you about chopping up a good quality chocolate bar rather than using chips. Plus the Maldon on the top really puts these over the top. Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      May 14, 2020 at 8:44 am

      YAY! Thank you! I am so glad you agree! It totally makes all the difference!

      Reply
  2. Jess says

    May 16, 2020 at 5:31 am

    This sounds fabulous but I have a real thing for crunchy choc chip cookies, is it possible to modify this small batch? Sorry for asking.

    Reply
    • Sam says

      May 18, 2020 at 10:31 am

      Hey Jess! I would suggest these instead https://frostingandfettuccine.com/crispy-and-chewy-giant-perfect-cookies/ !

      Reply
  3. Wendy says

    December 20, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    3 stars
    My dough was dry and clumpy, not sure what I did wrong?

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 23, 2020 at 9:13 pm

      Hi Wendy! That’s super frustrating, I’m wondering if you followed the exact recipe? I would love to help you troubleshoot.

      Reply
  4. Jaimini Kumar says

    January 24, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    I like the idea of small batch cookies! They seemed so easy and hassle free to make and sure enough, it was effortless.. and the end result-truly satisfying -amazing in taste and texture! 😊

    Reply
    • Sam says

      January 28, 2021 at 9:11 am

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you loved this recipe, so appreciate your rating and comment!

      Reply
  5. Katie says

    February 11, 2021 at 8:21 pm

    5 stars
    These are my GO TO chocolate chip cookie recipe and that’s saying a lot bc I consider myself to be somewhat of a connoisseur lol. Do yourself a favor and make these cookies tonight!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      February 13, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      AHHHH Thank you SO much Katie!! That means so much coming from a cookie connoisseur!!! Thank you!!

      Reply
  6. Sam says

    February 13, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    Hey Joanne! Thanks for trying this so many times, it could be that the dough just needs to be mixed more as I know many people have had success with this recipe. Sorry it didn’t work out for you but appreciate the comment!

    Reply
  7. A. Romo says

    April 25, 2021 at 10:23 pm

    Can’t wait to try this recipe. I only have whole wheat flour and wondering what other changes should I make to ensure they come out amazing.

    Reply
    • Sam says

      May 03, 2021 at 12:36 pm

      Great question! I wouldn’t recommend making these with more that 50% whole wheat flour otherwise the texture wont be the same, they can spread a lot and wont be as chewy. If you try it, let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    October 23, 2022 at 9:27 pm

    5 stars
    I made these today and my batter was perfectly smooth. And I put in toffee bits instead of chocolate chips and this recipe was perfect and so delicious. Perfect for a pregnant mama wanting a small batch of treats

    Reply
    • Sam Adler says

      October 24, 2022 at 12:12 pm

      YAY Sarah, so happy to hear that. Toffee sounds like a delicious add in too! Hope you are feeling good!

      Reply
      • Taylor says

        October 30, 2022 at 8:58 pm

        Okay just put them in the oven…. Love how easy the recipe was. Looking forward to DESTROYING my chocolate cravings this evening <3

        Reply
        • Sam Adler says

          November 01, 2022 at 3:20 pm

          YESSS YAY TAYLOR! So glad you made these! Hope you ate them all! XO

          Reply
          • Taylor says

            November 01, 2022 at 3:36 pm

            5 stars
            They were DELICIOUS!

          • Sam Adler says

            November 01, 2022 at 7:02 pm

            YAYAYAYAY! Thank you so much for your comments and star rating!!

  9. Sam Adler says

    October 28, 2022 at 9:06 am

    Hey JoJo! Sorry this recipe didn’t work out for you. I have made this recipe many times without it being dry. I am wondering if your baking powder and baking soda are still good? Thank you for trying this recipe anyways!

    Reply
  10. Drew says

    December 05, 2022 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies were so simple and delicious! Even the next day they were superb 🙂 I sprinkled a little flaky salt on top and I couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. My new go-to recipe!

    Reply
    • Sam Adler says

      December 11, 2022 at 1:12 pm

      YAY Drew! Thank you SO much for making these and the 5 star review. This made my day, so glad you loved these. A sprinkle of salt sounds delish!

      Reply
  11. MK says

    January 16, 2023 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    I made these tonight and they were absolutely delicious! They were thick and chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Perfect!

    Reply
    • Sam Adler says

      January 17, 2023 at 6:41 pm

      YAY! So glad you enjoyed these Mary!! Thank you so much for coming back to leave a review and 5 star rating, you made my day!!

      Reply
  12. Riley says

    February 21, 2023 at 8:12 pm

    2 stars
    I tried making these and the batter also turned out super dry and crumbly for me 🙁 they didn’t flatten out either in the oven. I think the recipe may call for too much flour- I followed the ingredient list and steps, but no luck!

    Reply
    • Sam Adler says

      February 24, 2023 at 12:24 pm

      Hey Riley!
      Sorry these didnt work out for you. Its really important (for this recipe especially because it’s so small) to use the correct amount of flour. If you arent using a kitchen scale you can easily use too much with a measuring cup. This recipe was also updated in the middle of ’22 so anyone who made it before used different ratios- I have since made this recipe many many times so I know the ratios now are correct. Thanks anyways for trying them!

      Reply
  13. Ellen Lee says

    February 22, 2023 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    Love a cookie recipe using melted butter, it’s so quick and easy! Turned out beautiful and delicious!

    Reply
    • Sam Adler says

      February 24, 2023 at 12:26 pm

      So great to hear Ellen!! These are my go to cookies when I need a cookie ASAP! Melted butter gives them the best texture!!

      Reply
  14. Kennedy McDuff says

    February 24, 2023 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    Okay, but why are these the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever made? Also the easiest and fastest! These win!

    Reply
    • Sam Adler says

      March 03, 2023 at 4:46 pm

      OMG Kennedy! Thanks for making my day!! SO glad you love these!

      Reply

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