Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie for One Recipe
This Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie For One is a perfectly portioned, indulgent treat ideal for satisfying your chocolate chip cookie cravings without the guilt of leftovers. Soft, gooey, and loaded with chocolate chips and nuts, it’s baked in a ramekin for a warm, comforting dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Total Time: 32-35 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Add-Ins
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the cookie evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a good base for the dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until they are fully incorporated into the butter-sugar mixture, providing moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Stir well until the dough comes together and forms a consistent texture without streaks of flour.
- Mix in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using, to distribute them evenly throughout the dough without overmixing.
- Prepare for Baking: Butter a 10-ounce ramekin thoroughly and press the cookie dough evenly inside for a thick, deep-dish style cookie. Alternatively, you can shape the dough into one large cookie on a cookie sheet.
- Bake: Place the ramekin or cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the top of the cookie is golden brown and the edges are set, indicating it’s fully cooked but still soft inside.
- Cool: Remove the cookie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. This resting period allows the cookie to set and makes it easier to enjoy without being too hot.
Notes
- Use softened butter, not melted, for best creaming results and texture.
- You can customize the nuts or omit them entirely based on preference or allergies.
- For a gooier center, slightly reduce the baking time by a minute or two.
- The recipe is perfectly portioned for one, so no leftovers and minimal waste.
- Butter the ramekin well to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
Keywords: deep dish cookie, chocolate chip cookie, single serving dessert, ramekin cookie, quick dessert
