ThisSmall Batch Chocolate Chip CookiesRecipeis a go-to when you only need a few cookies! You know — for the times when you crave a good cookie but don’t need a whole batch! Quick, easy, and a classic chocolate chip cookie taste.

This is a great recipe for smaller families, for kids learning to bake, and for anyone who needsa little help when it comes to portion control(✋ me!). Sometimes you need a late night treat that you don’t have to share with the kids and you don’t need or want a bunch of leftovers.

These small batch cookies are awesome because they make 6-8 cookies(depending onhow big you make your cookies), and that’s it. They are the perfect texture and so easy to make.

Who else loves chocolate chip cookiesas much as I do?! They are for sure my favorite cookie, if not my favorite dessert, because there’s just something magical about butter, flour, sugar, and chocolate.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Just Enough:It makes a small batch that is perfect for cravings, date night, after school, and any other occasion where you just don’t need dozens of cookies.
Quick & Easy:It bakes up so quickly – no standing at the oven for an hour.
Classic Yumminess:The flavor and texture is perfect!

Ingredients

Butter
Brown Sugar
Granulated Sugar
Egg
Vanilla
All-Purpose Flour
Baking Soda
Salt
Chocolate Chips

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

Popular Substitutions and Variations

Chocolate Chips:You can use any kind of chocolate chips – milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate and even white chocolate or butterscotch chips if you’re a fan.
Butter Sub:Margarine will work in place of butter if you don’t have any on hand.

How to Make Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1:Cream together the butter and sugars using a fork.

Step 2:Break the egg in a small bowl and whisk it well with a fork. Measure out the needed amount of egg and add it to the butter mixture. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.

Step 3:Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and stir well to combine. Add the chocolate chips and stir to incorporate.

Step 4:Spoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a baking mat. Plan on 6 to 8 cookies (I always end up with 7 when I use my cookie scoop).

Step 5:Bake at 375 for 8-11 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

Can I use margarine instead of butter?

This recipe will work fine with margarine if that’s what you have on hand though it will have a bit of a different texture and taste.

How do I make my cookies more fluffy?

If you like a more “cake-like” cookie, feel free to add an additional 1 tablespoon of egg (for 2 tablespoons total) and an additional 1 tablespoon of flour. This produces a fluffier cookie.

Should I refrigerate cookie dough before baking?

I like to chill my dough because it reduces the spread of the cookie. Chilled dough produces thicker cookies. I recommend chilling the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes to help with the spreading factor.

Small batch chocolate chip cookies where the recipes only make 6 cookies for the times when you need a good cookie but don't need a whole batch.

Expert Tips

Butter Measurement Warning:Measuring the butter is the hardest part of this recipe because it’s such a small amount.Be sure to measure the butter correctly or your cookies will be too thin and spread a lot while cooking (it’s happened to me – tastes great but the texture isn’t perfect). If you think you’ve over-measured your butter (your dough will be quite sticky but should be tacky if your measurements are right), just add a bit more flour until the dough resembles a traditional cookie dough, tacky but not sticky.
Don’t Over Bake:A HUGE mistake among those who bake chocolate chip cookies is over baking!If you wait to take the cookies out when they look done they will be too overdone.You want to take out the chocolate chip cookies BEFORE they look done.They will look a tad doughy and light brown but take them out anyway. The cookies will cool on the baking sheet and set up after a few minutes. Trust me on this one!

How to Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookies

I know this is a small batch of cookies (only 6!) but if you are trying to space out the cookie eating, it’s good to know that you can actually freeze chocolate chip cookies!

To freeze cookies, let them cool completely then store in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. A ziplock type freezer bag is a great option or the cookies can be wrapped individually and stored in a container.