Soft Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies (30 Minutes!) Recipe
These Soft Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are a quick and easy treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in just 30 minutes. Featuring a tender, buttery dough loaded with mini chocolate chips, they bake up soft and chewy with minimal spreading. Ideal for a simple homemade dessert or snack, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: About 36 mini cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar (tightly packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Add-ins
- 1 ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or reusable baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on high speed to cream together the softened butter and tightly packed light brown sugar until the mixture is light, smooth, and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until fully combined and incorporated into the batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Mix gently to combine, being careful not to overmix. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and fold the ingredients together to form a dough.
- Fold in Mini Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the 1 ¼ cups of mini chocolate chips into the cookie dough ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Form Cookies: Using a teaspoon measure, scoop out small portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least ½ inch apart to allow for minor spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies on the top rack of the oven for 7 to 9 minutes. The cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet; they will continue baking slightly as they cool, which helps retain their soft texture. Once cooled, enjoy your delicious soft mini chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain soft texture in the cookies.
- Using mini chocolate chips prevents them from overpowering each bite and provides better distribution.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for best texture; they will finish baking in residual heat.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For variation, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or swapping half the brown sugar for white sugar for a different sweetness profile.
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