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Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

When you're craving chocolate chip cookies but don't want a whole batch, make this soft and chewy single serve chocolate chip cookie! This cookie dough comes together in 5 minutes in one bowl, no mixer needed! Make one huge cookie or two large cookies.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 1 - 2
Calories 776kcal
Author Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter very soft and a bit melty*
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk cold, straight from the fridge
  • ⅓ cup plus 1 teaspoon all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with a rack in the center of the oven.
  • In a medium bowl, using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon, stir together butter and both sugars until well combined. Add vanilla and egg yolk, stirring until well combined. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips/chunks.
  • Place the bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes (no longer). Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • After 5 minutes in the freezer, scoop the dough out of the bowl and form into a large mound. Place on the center of the baking sheet and bake for 11-14** minutes until it has spread, is golden brown around the edges, and the very center is still slightly underdone. Top with flaky sea salt and press a few additional chips/chunks on top, if desired. Place the pan on a wire rack and cool completely, it will firm up as it cools.

Notes

*I microwave the butter for 15-30 seconds so that it is very soft and beginning to melt but not completely melted. This consistency mixes well with the other ingredients without needing to use an electric mixer. 
**If you'd like to divide this dough into two cookies the bake time can be reduced to 9-12 minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 776kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 255mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg