Description
A quick, small-batch cookie recipe yielding soft, caramel-rich centers and golden edges. Perfect for cozy nights with a warm, fragrant kitchen. No shortcuts or gimmicks—just melt butter and sugars for a chewy bite in under 22 minutes (serves 4–6).
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter 4 tbsp (56g)
Granulated Sugar 3 tbsp
Brown Sugar 3 tbsp
Large Egg Yolk 1
Vanilla Extract ½ tsp
All-Purpose Flour ⅔ cup (86g)
Baking Soda ¼ tsp
Salt ⅛ tsp
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips ⅓ cup + extra for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper
Melt butter in microwave (20–25 sec) and let cool slightly
In a medium bowl, stir together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar
Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth
Incorporate flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined
Use a spoon or hand to form 6–8 mounds on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each
Top with remaining chocolate chips
Bake 12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft
Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
Adjust salt to ⅛ tsp less if using salted butter
Coconut sugar replaces granulated sugar for caramel notes
Almond flour reduces carbs by 40% in substitutions
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for 3 days
Freeze leftover egg white for omelets
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg