Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
These mini chocolate chip cookies are perfectly sweet, with crispy edges and a soft, chewy center, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for best results.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips These are the stars of the show!
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until smooth and light in color.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and egg yolk until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and measure flour correctly. Chill the dough for thicker cookies if desired.