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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
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for Two
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons Salted Butter (melted)
- 4 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/3 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Um WOW, these were so good. I did not have chocolate chips but I did have an 85% chocolate bar in my pantry. Half of the bar was enough for this recipe and the result was a nice chewy chocolate “chip” cookie. This is the perfect recipe if you live alone and can’t make a large batch.
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These cookies were seriously the best cookies i’ve ever made! I hate trying out new dessert recipes cause I usually do something wrong lol and then my mistake is glaring at me on the counter for the next week cause nobody likes it haha (that is, if i dont chuck the whole lot first). My husband was dying for something sweet and chocolatey during the holidays, so I did something easy that I knew (hopefully) wouldn’t disappoint. AND BOY- am I glad I took the plunge. This is one that I will make FIVE-EVER. When we have late-night guests, this will now be the go-to for that small/quick treat to enjoy before turning in <3 A serious GEM and a HALF
Hi!
It says nutritional value is automatically calculated but I think I’m blind. Is it listed per serving?
My sister and I had an after dinner craving for cookies and came across this recipe! Super easy to make, and absolutely DELICIOUS!!!
Loved it! Just enough when you don’t want to make a big batch
made 6 small cookies and were perfect for a small batch recipe!
Easiest cookies ever and they come out so good every single time!
Made this and divided the recipe into 4 cookies that were still really big. They were absolutely delicious. My kids and husband all thought they were outstanding. A really easy way to provide a dessert after dinner, without having dozens of leftover cookies that I won’t be able to resist. Perfect!
I am so glad that you love this recipe, Karen! It’s one of my favorite ways to end the night. Thanks for trying it out!
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 ! 💞
So happy to hear it, Jodi! Ice cream on top of these cookies would be absolutely incredible. Thank you for trying out my recipe!
Trying these TONIGHT! Can’t wait!!
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!
I made these tonight for my daughter and her friend who wanted “warm cookies” at their sleepover. Big hit! Easy to pull together with what was in the pantry and hit the spot for my teenagers.
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! 🥰