Perfect Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two
A quick, microwave-friendly dessert recipe yielding two chewy, gooey chocolate chip cookies in under five minutes using simple pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (60g) All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons (28g) Unsalted Butter, softened or melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons (25g) Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons (25g) Light Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons (30g) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Flaky Sea Salt (Optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 30-45 seconds. For extra flavor, microwave in 10-second intervals until nutty and light amber, then let cool for 30 seconds.
- Add granulated and brown sugars to the melted butter. Whisk vigorously with a fork for 30 seconds until smooth and glossy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined into a thick, paste-like consistency.
- Sift or whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together, then fold them into the wet mixture. Stop mixing as soon as no dry streaks remain to avoid tough cookies.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
- Divide the dough evenly between two 6-ounce ramekins. Press down with a spoon to create an even layer and press reserved chips on top.
- Microwave one ramekin on high for 60 seconds. The center should still look slightly soft and jiggly. Repeat for the second ramekin.
- Let the ramekins sit on the counter for 5 minutes to firm up before serving. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Do not overmix the dough to ensure a tender texture. Every microwave varies in power, so start with 60 seconds and check for a slightly underdone center, as residual heat will finish cooking the cookie. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil and egg yolk with a flax egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie per person
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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