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Best Easy Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These small-batch chocolate chip cookies are everything you loved about Martha’s Last Slice—crispy edges, chewy centers, and melty chocolate in every bite. They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have, and they give you exactly four perfect cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (57 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (38 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed (42 grams)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 grams)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (60 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals. Let it cool for a minute.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the melted butter. Whisk until smooth and glossy, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is thick and pale, about 1 minute.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  8. Chill the dough in the fridge for 10 minutes (optional but recommended).
  9. Scoop the dough into 4 equal balls using a 1.5-tablespoon scoop. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 3 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. The edges should be golden brown and the centers slightly underbaked.
  11. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

For best results, use melted butter and chill the dough for 10 minutes. Don’t overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven. For bakery-style pools of chocolate, chop a chocolate bar instead of using all chips.

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