Easiest Half-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 27, 2015

The easiest (and softest + chewiest) chocolate chip cookies you will ever taste! This recipe makes a half-batch of cookies (approx. one dozen) and requires only one bowl and no hand beaters/stand mixers. PLUS only 8 ingredients needed!

1/3 cup salted butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk*
3/4 cup white all-purpose flour (NOT packed into the measuring cup)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup high quality milk-chocolate chunks + 2-3 tablespoons chocolate chips**

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. With a spoon or a whisk, whisk in the brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla extract (scale down or up to taste preference - I like a strong...
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Nutritions

Calories
1408

Sodium
2585mg
107% DV

Fat
85g
131% DV

Protein
37g
75% DV

Carbs
114g
38% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV