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    Home » Recipes » Single Serve Recipes

    Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie (Small Batch)

    Published: Oct 14, 2024 · Modified: Jun 1, 2025 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    This Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is a super small batch recipe that is mixed up in one bowl with a rubber spatula (no mixer needed) and makes two large cookies that is perfect to satisfy your cookie craving without having to make an entire batch of cookies.

    Single serve chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet.

    This recipe went viral on Instagram and for good reason! This 1-2 serving, small batch cookie recipe is the perfect solution for when you're craving a warm chocolate chip cookie, but you don't have the time to make an entire batch of cookies OR you don't want lots of cookies leftover. For another single serve cookie recipe, try this Single Serve Sugar Cookie or Single Serve Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie!

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    • ⭐Why I Love It:
    • 🥘Ingredients
    • 🔪Step by Step Instructions
    • 💭Recipe Tips
    • 👩‍🍳Recipe FAQs
    • 🍫Related Single Serve Recipes...
    • Recipe
    • Reviews

    ⭐Why I Love It:

    • Super Small Batch Recipe - I love that this single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe makes only two large cookies so I can satisfy my chocolate chip cookie craving without having to make an entire batch of cookies. Another favorite way to satisfy a sweet tooth is with a microwave mug cake recipe like this Chocolate Chip Cookie Mug or Nutella Mug Cake.
    • No Mixer Needed - Because it's such a small amount of dough, you can mix it all up by hand using a rubber spatula instead of needing to use an electric or stand mixer.
    • Gooey and Tender on the Inside - By using an egg yolk and by not over baking the cookies, the insides stay perfectly gooey (without being raw!) and are just perfect. For a double chocolate version of this recipe, try this Single Serve Double Chocolate Cookie!

    🥘Ingredients

    chocolate chip cookie ingredients in individual glass prep bowls.
    • Unsalted Butter - Softened to room temperature! As long as your butter is softened, then you can easily mix up the dough by hand. If you use salted butter, just omit the amount of salt by half. When measuring the butter, I prefer to cut from the middle of the stick since the tablespoon markers at the ends of the stick can be off. For a small recipe, it's extra important to be accurate with measurements. If you want to elevate your chocolate chip cookies, try this recipe for Single Serve Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie that is similar to this recipe but uses brown butter instead!
    • Brown Sugar - When measuring brown sugar, you want to pack it into the measuring cup. I used light brown sugar, but you can use dark brown sugar as well. If you don't have brown sugar, I also have a full batch recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies without Brown Sugar.
    • White Granulated Sugar
    • Egg Yolk - Using only the egg yolk helps keep the recipe super small and it also gives the cookies their chewy/fudgy/almost gooey center. You can use the leftover egg white to make this Single Serve Vanilla Cupcake recipe!
    • Vanilla Extract - For flavor!
    • All-Purpose Flour - When measuring flour, make sure to use the 'spoon and level' method. This is where you spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level off the top. Instead of dipping the measuring cup directly into the flour bin which can lead to over measuring.
    • Baking Soda - This is the leavener for the cookie to help them rise.
    • Kosher Salt - I like the Diamond Kosher Salt. A small amount of salt is so important to balance the sweetness in cookies. If you use table salt, then I would cut the amount by half.
    • Chocolate Chips - I love to use the classic Semisweet Chocolate Chips, but you can use any chocolate chip you'd like such as Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate. Or try adding other mix-ins like this Single Serve M&M Cookie!

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    🔪Step by Step Instructions

    This recipe for Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookies could not be any easier! Just mix up the dough in one bowl, pop in the fridge while the oven preheats, then bake on one sheet.

    Creamed brown sugar, white sugar, and softened butter in a glass bowl.

    Photo 1 - In a medium bowl, stir together the softened butter and sugars until combined (I like use a rubber spatula to ‘smoosh’ the mixture against the side of the bowl to really cream things together).

    The cookie dough with the egg yolk and vanilla mixed in.

    Photo 2 - Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla until well combined. 

    Cookie dough with flour mixed in before chocolate chips.

    Photo 3 - Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.

    Small batch chocolate chip cookie dough in glass bowl.

    Photo 4 - Then fold in the chocolate chips.

    Two chocolate chip cookie dough balls on a small sheet pan.

    Photo 5 - I like to pop the dough in the fridge for 15-20 minutes while the oven finishes preheating. Roll the dough into two balls and place on a baking sheet.

    Two chocolate chip cookies on a small baking sheet.

    Photo 6 - Bake for 11–13 minutes - until the edges are golden and set and the centers are just set. I like my cookies to have a gooey (not raw) center so they are extra tender. Allow the Cookes to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes so they will finish setting up.

    💭Recipe Tips

    • Make it Gluten Free - You can use a gluten free flour blend to make a gluten free version like in this Single Serve Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.
    • Softened Butter - In order to mix up the dough, your butter needs to be softened to room temperature. If you're in a pinch you can microwave for just a couple of seconds, but be careful not to melt it!
    • Allow to Cool on Baking Sheet - Letting the single serve cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes lets the cookies finish baking on the warm baking sheet so they set up.
    • Don't Over Bake - The cookies will finish setting up on the baking sheet so in order to have the gooey (but not raw) insides be sure not to overtake them. The egg yolk helps give the center a gooey/fudgy interior so know that as long as they're set around the edges, golden on the bottom and golden brown/slightly set on top then they are baked 🙂
    • Add a Few Extra Chocolate Chips - like to press a few extra chocolate chips into the tops of the dough balls before baking for a prettier appearance.
    • Use 'Spoon and Level' Method When Measuring Flour - When measuring flour, make sure to use the 'spoon and level' method. This is where you spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level off the top. Instead of dipping the measuring cup directly into the flour bin which can lead to over measuring.
    A large single serve chocolate chip cookie broken in half to show the tender inside.

    👩‍🍳Recipe FAQs

    Why does the recipe use only an egg yolk

    Using only the egg yolk helps keep the single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe super small and it also gives the cookies their chewy/fudgy/almost gooey center.

    What is the 'Spoon and Level' method?

    The spoon and level method is best for measuring flour because it reduces the risk of over measuring. Start by fluffing up the flour in the container then use a spoon to spoon it into the measuring cup and use a knife to level off the top. This is much more accurate than scooping the flour directly from the container with the measuring cup.

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    Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie (Small Batch)

    Single serve chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet.
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    This Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is a super small batch recipe that is mixed up in one bowl with a rubber spatula (no mixer needed) and makes two large cookies that you can either have both yourself or share one.

    • Author: Kathleen Hansen
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 11 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 2 large cookies
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
    • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, light or dark
    • 1.5 tablespoons white granulated sugar
    • 1 egg yolk
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour, measured using the 'spoon and level' method
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chip

    Instructions

    1. Prep - Get the oven preheating to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Mix Butter and Sugar - In a medium bowl, stir together the softened butter and sugars until combined (I like use a rubber spatula to ‘smoosh’ the mixture against the side of the bowl to really cream things together).
    3. Add Yolk and Vanilla - Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla until well combined. 
    4. Add Dry Ingredients - Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Then fold in the chocolate chips.
    5. Chill Dough - I like to pop the dough in the fridge for 15-20 minutes while the oven finishes preheating. 
    6. Roll into Balls - Roll the dough into two balls and place on a baking sheet. I like to use a large ⅓ cup cookie scoop (the same size I use to fill a standard muffin pan). I like to press a few extra chocolate chips in the tops for extra pretty cookies.
    7. Bake - Bake for 11–13 minutes - until the edges are golden and set and the centers are just set. I like my cookies to have a gooey (not raw) center so they are extra tender, but you can adjust to your preferences.
    8. Cool on Baking Sheet - Allow the Cookes to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes so they will finish cooking on the sheet and set up the final amount. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Spoon and Level Method - When measuring flour, make sure to use the 'spoon and level' method. This is where you spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level off the top. Instead of dipping the measuring cup directly into the flour bin which can lead to over measuring.

    Leftovers can be stored at room temperature, in an airtight container, for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 large cookie
    • Calories: 523
    • Sugar: 38.7 g
    • Sodium: 323.3 mg
    • Fat: 27.8 g
    • Carbohydrates: 64.9 g
    • Fiber: 2.8 g
    • Protein: 6.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 138 mg

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    1. Catalina says

      April 20, 2025 at 3:12 am

      These are so good! I made 4 smaller ones instead of two big ones and forgot to cut down cooking time, so they were a bit overcooked but still very tasty!

      Reply
      • Kathleen Hansen says

        April 20, 2025 at 12:18 pm

        I'm so glad you liked them - even if they got a little extra toasty 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kimberly says

      April 14, 2025 at 1:50 pm

      Is it possible to make these in an air fryer?
      Suggestions on time and temperature?

      Reply
    3. Kim Mayer says

      October 20, 2024 at 9:04 pm

      Super easy and makes just the right amount!

      Reply
      • Kathleen Hansen says

        October 21, 2024 at 6:46 am

        Yay! I'm so glad you loved them! THANK YOU for your comment 🙂

        Reply
    4. Shelbie says

      October 20, 2024 at 5:12 pm

      Amazing cookies and just the right amount to satisfy my sweet tooth without having extra to tempt me all week! Love these recipes!!

      Reply
      • Kathleen Hansen says

        October 21, 2024 at 6:45 am

        I'm so glad you loved them and they hit the spot! THANK YOU for your comment 🙂

        Reply
    5. Robin Hansen says

      October 15, 2024 at 7:39 am

      Love the easy to follow steps! These cookies are amazing! Such an easy way to satisfy my sweet tooth!!!

      Reply
      • Kathleen Hansen says

        October 16, 2024 at 9:33 am

        Glad you loved it!

        Reply
    6. Katie says

      October 14, 2024 at 9:19 pm

      I've made these multiple times and they're perfect every time!

      Reply

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