Why Make This Recipe
Who doesn’t love a warm, gooey cookie right out of the oven? The Single Serve Double Chocolate Cookie is perfect for those moments when you crave something sweet but don’t want to make a whole batch. This recipe is quick, easy, and uses common ingredients. It’s a delightful treat that satisfies your chocolate cravings without any leftovers!
How to Make Single Serve Double Chocolate Cookie
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Place the softened butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Use a fork or a whisk to mix together until smooth and homogenous.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Scrape down the bowl again and add the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
- Divide the cookie dough into 2 large cookies and place them onto your prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350°F for 11 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still gooey. Allow to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet until set. Enjoy!
How to Serve Single Serve Double Chocolate Cookie
These cookies can be enjoyed warm right out of the oven. Serve them plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for an extra treat. They are perfect for an afternoon snack or a late-night dessert.
How to Store Single Serve Double Chocolate Cookie
If you have any cookies left, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. To keep them fresh longer, you can also refrigerate them. Just be sure to let them come back to room temperature or warm them slightly in the microwave before eating.
Tips to Make Single Serve Double Chocolate Cookie
- Ensure your butter is softened to avoid lumps in the dough.
- For an even richer chocolate flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips.
- If you want a slightly crunchy cookie, you can bake for an additional minute or two.
Variation
Feel free to add nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for some extra crunch. You can also use milk chocolate chips instead of semisweet if you prefer a sweeter cookie.
FAQs
1. Can I double the recipe?
Yes, you can easily double the ingredients if you want to make more cookies at once.
2. What if I don’t have Dutch processed cocoa powder?
You can use regular cocoa powder instead. Just note that it may result in a slightly different taste.
3. Can I make this cookie with a whole egg instead of just the yolk?
Using a whole egg may make the cookie a bit more cake-like. For a chewy texture, stick with just the yolk.
Single Serve Double Chocolate Cookie
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened to avoid lumps in the dough.
- 4 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 each egg yolk Using just the yolk ensures a chewy texture.
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Dutch processed cocoa powder Regular cocoa powder can be used as a substitute.
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips For an even richer flavor, dark chocolate chips can be used.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and homogenous using a fork or a whisk.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until just combined with no streaks of flour.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.
- Divide the cookie dough into 2 large cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake at 350°F for 11 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still gooey.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet until set.