Classic Single-Serve Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookie

A perfect, thick, and chewy chocolate chip cookie designed for one or two servings. This small-batch recipe uses an egg yolk for extra richness and a simple mixing technique, eliminating the need for a mixer.

22 min total Base: 2 servings 280 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings2 servings

1Base: 2 servings16

Fixed ingredients: Unsalted butter, softened, Light brown sugar, packed, Granulated sugar, Large egg yolk, All-purpose flour, Baking soda — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.

Unsalted butter, softened

3 tablespoons(fixed)

Light brown sugar, packed

3 tablespoons(fixed)

Granulated sugar

1.5 tablespoons(fixed)

Large egg yolk

1 piece(fixed)

Vanilla extract

0.25 teaspoon

All-purpose flour

0.5 cup(fixed)

Baking soda

0.25 teaspoon(fixed)

Kosher salt

0.25 teaspoon

Semisweet chocolate chips

0.25 cup

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

Use a rubber spatula or fork to cream the butter and sugars together until smooth and well-combined.

Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform.

Add the flour, baking soda, and salt directly into the bowl. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to place on top for a professional bakery appearance.

Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll them into balls.

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten them slightly.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.

Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes to allow them to set properly before eating.

💡 Chef's Tip

For the best texture, ensure your butter is at room temperature but not melted. If you prefer a crunchier cookie, add an extra minute to the bake time. Chilling the dough is highly recommended to improve flavor and ensure the cookies maintain a thick, desirable shape.

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