Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect bite-size treat. They are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate--just like full-size cookies! Use them for lunchbox treats, baby shower snacks, party food, or just a cute snack. You'll love these tiny cookies!
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed 2.3 ounces
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar 2.3 ounces
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 cup flour + 2 tablespoons about 5.6 ounces
- ⅜ teaspoon baking soda*
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (plus more for studding cookies; I used semi-sweet chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Cut butter into six pieces and microwave in a large microwave safe bowl in 8-10 second increments until soft. A tiny bit of melting is fine, but don't completely melt the butter. We just want it super soft.
- Use a hand mixer with beaters attached to cream together the soft butter and the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. About 2 minutes.Add the egg and vanilla and beat to just combine.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat to combine until everything is just incorporated. Use a spatula to scrape down the bowl as needed. Don't overbeat.Pour in chocolate chips and incorporate gently with the spatula.
- Chill dough for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use a tiny cookie or melon scoop (my scoop measures 1.5 teaspoons) or a 1 teaspoon measure sprayed with cooking spray. Gently roll cookies formed with the measuring spoon into balls. Scoop out enough cookies to fill a tray. Optional: stud each cookie with 3-4 more mini chocolate chips (kids love doing this part!).
- Bake for 6-7 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden on just the edges. Don't overbake.Put dough back in fridge if you are leaving it out longer than 15-20 minutes. This will keep the dough firm and prevent over-spreading.
- Cool cookies completely and store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
How Many Cookies Will This Recipe Make?
It will vary slightly depending on your scoop and scooping technique, but you could expect around 65-75 cookies.
How Large Are the Cookies?
The mini cookies should measure about 1.5"-1.75" in diameter.
How to Measure 3/8 Teaspoon of Baking Soda:
Measure 3/8 teaspoon of baking soda by filling a 1/8 teaspoon measuring spoon three times or filling a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon once and a 1/8 teaspoon measuring spoon once.
Nutrition Facts
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
28
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
19
mg
1
%
Potassium
4
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Vitamin A
34
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
3
mg
0
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.