Name: Easy Single Chocolate Chip Cookie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 cookie
Cuisine: American

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Easy Single Chocolate Chip Cookie

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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 Butter for Depth 🧈
Toast your unsalted butter in a small pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until it turns golden and nutty, then cool before mixing—this amplifies flavor complexity without adding extra ingredients.
Dual Salt Strategy 🧂
Use kosher salt in the dough for seasoning balance, then finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking to create a sophisticated sweet-salty contrast that elevates the entire cookie.
Heavy Cream Replaces Egg 🥛
The heavy cream adds richness and binding power while keeping the cookie incredibly moist—use it at room temperature for better incorporation and a more tender, cake-like interior.
Strategic Chill Timing ❄️
Chill dough for at least 15 minutes while preheating; this prevents spreading and creates a thicker, chewier cookie with more defined edges and concentrated chocolate flavor.
Underbake Intentionally ⏱️
Pull the cookie from the oven when the edges look set but the center still jiggles slightly—it continues cooking as it cools, resulting in a gooey, melty center with crispy edges.