Sometimes, all you need is a single chocolate chip cookie to satisfy those late-night cravings! This small-batch recipe is perfect for when you want a warm, gooey cookie without the hassle of making an entire batch. It’s quick, easy, and made with minimal effort.
Since you’re here, I know you’re going to love this edible cookie dough for one, chocolate chip mug cookie, and even this small batch chocolate chip cookie recipe!
Chocolate chip cookies have my heart, but now, single-serving chocolate chip cookies, that’s a different story! It’s one of those extremely comforting things that you can whip up whenever that intense craving hits. Perfect for those monthly cravings, ladies! With minimal effort and maximum satisfaction, this single serve cookie recipe is the ultimate comfort food.
The craziest part is that when I made this one, it had a hint of Levain Bakery cookie flavor which I don’t think anyone will be mad at.
This is the best single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe ever!
So now instead of making an entire batch of cookies, you can make a single serve one that you can either enjoy alone, have later or enjoy wi
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfectly portioned – No more stale leftover cookies!
- Quick & easy – Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Thick and chewy – Loaded with melty chocolate chips (or chunks if that’s what you decide to go with!).
- Minimal ingredients – You likely already have everything on hand in your own pantry!
Ingredients for small batch cookies
To make this single-serve chocolate chip cookie, you’ll need:
- Butter- Salted or unsalted butter, softened.
- Granulated sugar & brown sugar- A mix of brown sugar and granulated sugar for the perfect texture.
- Egg- Helps bind the dough without making too much batter.
- Vanilla extract– Adds depth of flavor.
- All Purpose Flour- The base for a perfect cookie texture.
- Salt & Baking soda- Essential for balance and leavening.
- Chocolate chips– A mix of regular semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips for maximum gooeyness.
Be sure to check the recipe card below for exact measurements!
How to make this single-serve chocolate chip cookie
This is how you can make this cookie recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
Let it cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes then add some sea salt on top of the cookie and enjoy!
Cream the butter and sugar together until smooth.
Add in the egg yolk and vanilla and mix.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a rubber spatula just until the flour mixture disappears and dough forms.
Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
Put the cookie dough ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet, top with more chocolate chips, and bake in the oven. Top the cookie with extra chocolate chips for looks if you’d like!
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How do I store leftovers?
Since this is a single-serve recipe, you probably won’t have leftovers! But if you do, store your cookie in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Warm it in the microwave for a few seconds to make it gooey again and enjoy it with a scoop of ice cream!
Can I use different mix-ins in my cookie?
Absolutely! Try these variations:
- Swap chocolate chips for chocolate chunks.
- Use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate chips.
- Add walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts for crunch.
- Try white chocolate chips and dried cranberries for a festive twist.
- Add sprinkles and a tiny bit of cake batter flavoring for a birthday cookie!
Why did my cookie turn out flat?
- Your butter might have been too soft, try chilling the dough for 5-10 minutes before baking next time.
- You may have flattened the dough too much before baking, keep it in a mound to ensure a thick cookie.
Can I freeze this cookie?
Yes! Wrap the baked cookie in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, thaw at room temperature or microwave for a warm, gooey treat.
Tips for the Best Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Enjoy warm – The melty chocolate + soft center = pure happiness!
- Brown sugar = more flavor – Adds caramel notes and keeps the cookie soft.
- Don’t overmix – Mixing too much can make the cookie tough.
- Bake just until the edges set – The center should still look slightly underbaked for a gooey bite.
- Use high-quality chocolate – Real chocolate chunks or chips make all the difference!
- Sprinkle with flaky salt – It enhances the chocolate flavor and makes your cookie taste gourmet.
Single-serve chocolate chip cookie recipe
Be aware that this recipe yields one giant cookie instead of a whole batch of cookies. But since it is large you can still split it with one other person!
Single serve chocolate chip cookie
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter salted or unsalted, softened
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup AP flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ tablespoon salt
- 1 & ½ tablespoon chocolate chips
- 1 & ½ tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and the egg yolk and mix to combine.
- Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until the flour mixture disappears. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll the cookie dough, place it on a baking sheet, top with more chocolate chips if you'd like, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before enjoying!
Nutrition
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Himani Gulechha
Egg replacement?
Chahinez
Unfortunately I haven’t tried this recipe with an egg replacement option.
Taylor Williams
How much corn starch should I use? From reading the post I saw that cornstarch makes it more chewy but in the recipe it doesn’t say.
Chahinez
No cornstarch needed here :)!
Selena
Amazing! My go-to giant cookie recipe! How can I make a full batch that taste this good? What would be the measurements?
Chahinez
Hi Selena! Try this recipe by clicking here, it is such a great tasty chocolate chip cookie recipe
Kylie
Cookie addict here, and this recipe did not disappoint!! The texture of the cookie was amazing. This is going to be my new late night go to. Thank you!
Chahinez
So glad you enjoyed the cookies! Perfect for late-night cravings 😁
Stephanie
can u bake this in the air fryer?
Chahinez
Hi Stephanie! You can, just watch the cookie because the time of baking change depending on how strong your air fryer is 🙂
Selena
Fav cookie recipe found, EVER. How can I make this a big batch? What happens if I use a whole egg?
Chahinez
So glad to hear that thank you! Using a whole egg will make the dough too wet and will change the texture. Since the dry ingredients are measured to match the egg yolk amount used, I would just press the x2 or x3 button the recipe card and follow along with that to make a bigger batch 🙂
Theresa
So easy and delicious! mine made four normal size cookies as asposed to one or two giant ones. put a little salt on top *chefs kiss*
Chahinez
Thank you! Glad you like the recipe!
Sarah
This is EVERYTHING I ever wanted in a chocolate chip cookie and more. I have made it into two cookies and baked just a couple minutes shy of recipe, and also made one big cookie baked to recipe.
PERFECT!! The best chocolate chip cookie l’ve ever baked!!!! Thank you so much for this one!!!
Chahinez
This is amazing Sarah! So glad to hear you liked it!