Quick Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy & Ready in 15
These quick small-batch chocolate chip cookies are ready in just 15 minutes with no chilling required. Made with melted butter and pantry staples, they deliver perfectly crisp edges and a soft, gooey center every time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals until just melted. Let it cool slightly.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 30 seconds until it forms a thick, grainy paste.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy, about 20 seconds.
- Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt evenly over the wet mixture. Fold with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into 6 equal balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Optionally, slightly flatten each ball.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers look slightly puffed and pale.
- Let the cookies rest on the hot baking sheet for exactly 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use melted butter for a chewier texture and to skip chilling. Do not overmix the dough. Let cookies rest on the hot pan for 2 minutes to set the centers. For a softer cookie, bake for 8 minutes; for a crisper cookie, bake for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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