Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie for Two
A single, oversized chocolate chip cookie that's crisp on the edges, soft in the middle, and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep5 min
- Cook12 min
- Total17 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings2
This recipe is perfect for those times when you crave a warm, homemade chocolate chip cookie but don't want to make a whole batch. It's a single, shareable cookie that comes together quickly with basic pantry staples.
With just a few minutes of prep and a short bake, you'll have a golden, gooey treat that's ideal for two (or just for yourself). Serve it warm with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it until almost completely melted. Remove it from the microwave just before it's fully melted, then stir until it's completely melted. Be careful not to overheat, as it could cook the egg or melt the chocolate chips later.
- Add the brown sugar, salt, whisked egg, vanilla extract, flour, and baking soda to the melted butter. Stir with a spoon until well combined, about 20-30 seconds.
- Fold in 3 tablespoons of the chocolate chips, reserving the remaining 1 tablespoon for the top.
- Shape the dough into a disk about 3 1/2 inches in diameter on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Gently press the remaining chocolate chips onto the top and sides of the cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until the cookie is golden brown. Serve warm, or let it cool completely on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.
💡 Tips
- If you don't have a microwave, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, then let it cool slightly.
- For a softer cookie, bake for the shorter time; for a crisper one, bake longer.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to shape the dough evenly.
Inspired by a recipe from Cooking Classy