This is, by far, THE BEST single-serve cookie recipe I have come across.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2large cookies
Author: Jamie Sherman
Ingredients
2Tablespoonsbutter
2Tablespoonsdark brown sugar
1Tablespoongranulated sugar
¼teaspoonvanilla extract
1egg yolk
pinchof salt
¼teaspoonbaking soda
½cupunbleached flour
3Tablespoonschocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl cream butter and sugars together, add vanilla and egg yolk, Stir in salt, baking soda, and flour - stir until flour is just incorporated - do not over mix. Fold in chocolate chips.
Freeze dough for 2-3 minutes. Form into 2 cookie balls and place on parchment lined pan, allow 3-4 inches between cookies, these will spread while baking.
Bake for 8-9 minutes. Cool in pan for 2 minutes then transfer onto a wire rack to finish cooling
Notes
This recipe doubles well, if needed
I have used half of an egg white (1 TBS) with good results.
If using large chocolate chunks, reduce to 2 rounded tablespoons.