Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for Two
A quick and easy 15-minute start to finish chocolate chip cookie recipe for two people. This small-batch cookie recipe yields 2 to 3 cookies so perfect when you are craving cookies but don't want to make a big batch.
Let's say it is 10:00 pm at night and you have a massive chocolate chip cookie craving but you don't want to even think about baking an entire batch of 2 dozen cookies. I have the perfect solution for you -- the ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for two. This recipe makes 2 to 3 chocolate chip cookies which are absolutely perfect when you just want a couple of cookies.
Now, this could be a single serving chocolate chip cookie recipe too because you may want two cookies and that is just fabulous! I just love that it is a small-batch chocolate chip cookie recipe and is literally made in 15 minutes start to finish!
This chocolate chip cookie recipe for two people is made with butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, flour, baking soda, and chocolate chips. It is whipped up in one bowl and literally takes only a few minutes to throw in the ingredients. It makes warm, chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and lots of chocolate!
Last night after date night, I came home and my husband and I were craving some chocolate chip cookies. I didn't want to go through the hassle of making an entire batch so I just whipped up this small batch and he was so surprised how fast we could make homemade single-serving chocolate chip cookies.
How to make the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for Two Servings:
- Start by melting butter in the microwave -- just until barely melted. You don't want it to be boiling so I suggest about 30 seconds. Stir in brown sugar, and sugar and mix well until completely combined and smooth. This is an important step as you want the warm butter to dissolve the sugars so take your time with this step.
- Add in one egg yolk and vanilla. Since this is a small recipe, we are only using an egg yolk instead of an entire egg. It helps to create a chewy texture.
- Stir in flour and baking soda. If using salted butter, you don't have to add extra salt but if you are using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt for flavor.
- Fold in your favorite type of chocolate chips --- milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or dark chocolate or a combination. My favorite types of chocolate chips are Guittard and Ghirardelli. I also love to throw in some chunks of chocolate from the Trader Joe's Pound Plus Bar.
- Bake just until lightly golden. Don't overbake as the cookies will continue to bake after being removed from the oven.
If you love chocolate chip cookies, check out these other recipes --
One Bowl Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
MJ's Saucepan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for Two
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons Salted Butter (melted)
- 4 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Egg Yolk
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla
- ½ cup Flour
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ⅓ cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter for about 30 seconds in the microwave until melted. Stir in brown sugar and sugar and stir well until the sugars begin to dissolve and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla and stir well.
- Fold in flour and baking soda and stir together. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop cookie dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. This will make two to three cookies, depending on size. I suggest a light-colored baking sheet for all of my cookie recipes. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Don't overbake as the cookies will continue to bake on the warm cookie sheet once removed from the oven.
Notes
Jodi
I made these and it’s the first recipe I’ve ever made that didn’t spread and join up! I haven’t tryed one yet but when I do I am going to be putting some ice cream in the middle of them both, they came out love and round despite not refrigerating them so I was chuffed at that ! 💞
Melissa Stadler
So happy to hear it, Jodi! Ice cream on top of these cookies would be absolutely incredible. Thank you for trying out my recipe!
Kelsey
Trying these TONIGHT! Can’t wait!!
Kelsey
Okay follow up from yesterdays comment. We LOVED these cookies!! It was the perfect little treat. And honestly it’s one of the best cookies I’ve ever had. I loved the flavor, I loved how gooey they were, and they were the perfect size! It made three decent sized cookies. I think I’m making them again tonight, to be honest. Thanks for sharing!
Britni
I just made these tonight and they were great! I made them gluten and dairy-free and the flavor was amazing 😊 the only thing I’ll say is that they did spread quite a bit, so I ended up with 4 massive cookies, but I’m not complaining lol. When I make them again I’ll probably refrigerate the dough first to stop them from spreading as much, but this was a great quick recipe. Thank you! 🥰
Aubrey Plessala
The cookies are so good but it took longer to bake than 9 minutes it took around 10-12 minutes instead
Nazifa
These were the perfect crisp outside to chewy soft inside texture, easy recipe to follow and worked perfectly with vegan butter and vegan chocolate chips
SamFi
I have just tried your recipe and It was awesome👍 I was never successful in making full batches for everyone but this was quick and easy to bake. Thanks alot for sharing it with Pakistan 🙂. I am gonna try your other recipes soon too. It took me little bit more time to bake because of gas oven but it went well.
Amy
This by far is my favorite small batch/two person cookie recipe. Thank you so much! Will there be a big batch recipe lol I can't get enough
mark
tastes like cookies from the specialty bakery when cooled! i used a little more baking soda so it became thicker. i love my cookies tall and thick!
Kendall
Oh boy! Im in trouble now. My husband and I are empty nesters and sometimes crave chocolate chip cookies, but I don't want a huge batch sitting around. Then you come up with a recipe for two. I tried it and that is why I'm in trouble. The cookies were fabulous! Thank you. (I think)
Jeffery
Yahtzeeeeee, what a great recipe, cookies for 2! I love it!! Me and my partner love to entertain but sometimes it is just the 2 of us and we want something sweet, you know a treat, something to nibble on. I was so happy to see your recipe, I felt guilty because it was ahmaaaaaazing yet so easy to make. You go girl!!
Sierra Peterson
Me and my husband absolutely love this recipe! The perfect cookie when I do not need a huge batch!
Cynthia
Made dairy-free with plant "butter" and Lily's Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate bar. They turned out fantastic! Thanks for this go-to recipe.
Donna
Thanks Melissa, but I really need the full recipe for these cookies, We are not a one or two cookies kind of people here. We are Batch people....we need the whole thing, but thank you for thinking of us.
We love these cookies.
Tracey
Oh no!!! I might have been better off not knowing that you made the perfect one serving chocolate chip cookie recipe!
It’s like knowing I can make a cake in a mug!
In all seriousness, this receipt is perfect for me, because if I make a full batch, then my husband and I just eat all of them until they are gone. This way we can control ourselves a bit better. 🙂