Crispy Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, this Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie is the perfect late-night treat. After making this many times, I’ve found the trick to a perfect one-cookie batch is all in the timing. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crab and Shrimp Tortilla Bombs and Easy Baked Ziti with Ground Beef.

What You'll Need for Crispy Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp packed light brown sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp semisweet chocolate chips
• Salt
• Vanilla extract
• Optional: Additional chocolate chips for topping

How to Make Crispy Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Step 3: Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Step 4: Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. Step 5: Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Step 6: Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the dough into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Step 7: Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is still slightly soft.
8. Step 8: Let the cookies cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The cookie dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezing Crispy Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a spoonful of peanut butter to the cookie dough before baking.
• Best substitution: Substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
• Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make more cookies.
• Troubleshooting: If the cookie is not cooking evenly, try using a convection oven or rotating the pan halfway through baking.

Crispy Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Prep

5 mins

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Cook

12-14 mins

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Total

17-19 mins

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Serves

1 cookie

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Diet

Gluten-free option

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp packed light brown sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp semisweet chocolate chips

Seasonings

• Salt
• Vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

• Additional chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Step 3: Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Step 4: Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. Step 5: Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Step 6: Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the dough into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Step 7: Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is still slightly soft.
8. Step 8: Let the cookies cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a spoonful of peanut butter to the cookie dough before baking.
• Best substitution: Substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
• Make-ahead: The cookie dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make more cookies.
• Troubleshooting: If the cookie is not cooking evenly, try using a convection oven or rotating the pan halfway through baking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.
• Make ahead: The cookie dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 140
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 0.5g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 45mg
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sat. Fat: 3.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!