Mini Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 2 votes

Mini Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Mini Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are about 1.5" in diameter and SO cute! They make a great little snack or a fun addition to a selection of party food. The recipe is easy to mix up (no electric mixer required) and can be baked immediately (no chilling). Use mini chocolate chips for the cutest lil cookies!

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chewy chocolate chip cookies, mini chocolate chip cookies, mini cookie recipe

Servings: mini cookies

Calories: 32kcal

Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 ounces
½ cup light brown sugar 3.5 ounces
⅓ cup granulated sugar 2.3 ounces
1 egg room temp if possible
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 7.5 ounces
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon table salt
¾ cup mini chocolate chips (plus more to sprinkle on top if desired, see notes)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, gently microwave the butter in short 5-10 second intervals until it is very soft, but not melted.
Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the softened butter and cream together with a fork until smooth and completely combined.
Add in the egg and vanilla extract and stir together with large spoon/wooden spoon until just combined.
Add dry ingredients next: flour, baking soda, and table salt. Gently mix together until just combined.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips using the spoon or a silicone spatula.
Scoop the tiny cookies with a 1/2 tablespoon (25MM) scoop. Alternatively scoop slightly rounded scoops with a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon.
Arrange scoops about 1.5" apart on a baking sheet.
Bake (one sheet at a time) until puffed and barely golden on the edges, about 8 minutes. Since they bake so quickly, keep a close eye on the cookies. You might want to bake just a few at first to get the timing right.
After the cookies come out of the oven, press additional mini chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies if desired. Do this quickly before they cool.

Notes

Extra Chocolate Chips? If you'd like to press in more chocolate chips to the tops of the cookies, I'd suggest having around 1/2 cup extra on hand.

How to Store the Cookies: These cookies will keep well for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Cool completely before storing.

To Freeze: Cool cookies completely, pack in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 1-3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Cookie Scoop Used: I used a 1/2 tablespoon measuring scoop from Amazon.

Variations: Use mini coated chocolate candies (such as "M&Ms") instead of the mini chocolate chips for a fun variation.

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