Name: Easy Single Chocolate Chip Cookie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 cookie
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.75 cup unsalted butter; 1 tbsp dark brown sugar; 0.25 tbsp granulated sugar; 0.25 tsp pure vanilla extract; 0.5 tbsp heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 0.125 tsp baking soda; 1 pinch Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips; flaky salt

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Easy Single Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Instructions

Combine the melted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a small mixing bowl. Whisk the mixture until it's well-combined, about 1 minute. It will be sandy. Add the vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream. Whisk until the mixture is lightened and fluffy, 1 more minute.

Fold in the all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until the dough is about 75% combined. Then, add the chocolate chips and fold just until there are no more streaks of flour. Don't over-mix the dough!

Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper. Then, roll the cookie dough into a big ball. Press the cookie dough ball into a thick disc and place it on the parchment-lined sheet pan. Pop the cookie dough in the freezer while you preheat the oven.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Once the oven is ready and the dough has chilled for 10-15 minutes, transfer the sheet pan to the oven. Bake the cookie for 13-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is a tad gooey.

Let the cookie cool on the sheet pan for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle it with flaky salt, if desired, and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Sugar Moisture Lock 🔒
Pack your dark brown sugar firmly when measuring to ensure maximum molasses content, which creates that signature chewy texture and prevents the cookie from spreading too thin during baking.
Cream Butter Substitution 🥛
The heavy whipping cream acts as an egg replacer—it adds moisture and richness; don't skip it or reduce the amount, as it's crucial for achieving that gooey center without traditional binding agents.
Strategic Chill Time ❄️
Chill your dough for at least 15 minutes before baking to allow the flour to fully hydrate and the fats to solidify, resulting in a chewy cookie that holds its shape instead of spreading into a thin crisp wafer.
Salt Layering for Depth 🧂
Use both kosher salt in the dough and flaky salt as a finishing garnish immediately after baking—this dual approach creates complex flavor contrast and amplifies the chocolate's richness.
Underbake for Gooey Center 🍪
Pull the cookie from the oven when the edges look set but the center still appears slightly underdone; it will continue cooking on the hot pan for 2-3 minutes, giving you that coveted warm, melting chocolate chip center.