Description
This easy and delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two recipe is perfect for a small sweet craving or intimate dessert. Made with simple pantry staples, these soft and chewy cookies are packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips and baked to golden perfection in just about 20 minutes total. Perfectly portioned for two servings, it’s a quick bake that doesn’t require chilling and uses common ingredients like brown sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch for an ideal texture. Enjoy warm with a glass of milk or on their own!
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Chocolate
- 6 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or a Silpat liner to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Use a fork or whisk to stir the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined forming a soft cookie dough.
- Mix in Chocolate Chips: Stir in 5 tablespoons of the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough evenly.
- Form Cookie Balls: Divide the dough into 2 equal balls and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking tray.
- Add Topping Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of each cookie dough ball for added chocolate texture and visual appeal.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until the cookies turn lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking tray from the oven and let the cookies cool on the tray to set and firm up slightly.
- Serve: Once cooled enough to handle, serve the cookies warm or at room temperature for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies should be lightly golden to remain soft inside.
- Use softened butter for easy mixing and tender cookies.
- Sprinkling extra chocolate chips on top enhances appearance and chocolate flavor.
- For crispier cookies, bake a minute or two longer, watching closely.
- This recipe yields just two cookies, perfect for a small serving or portion control.
