Got a cookie craving but don’t want a whole batch staring you down? This recipe makes just two perfectly gooey chocolate chip cookies—warm, melty, and ready in minutes!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add parchment paper to a large baking sheet.
Combine room temperature butter, brown sugar, and sugar in a medium bowl. Use an electric hand mixer and mix together on medium speed for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Then add in a large egg yolk and vanilla. (see notes) Continue to mix until combined, about 15-20 seconds.
Add bread flour, all purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Mix until the mixture forms into a thick dough. Then fold in chocolate chips.
Divide dough into two equally sized pieces (don't roll into a ball). Place the cookie dough balls onto the cookie sheet and press a few additional chocolate chip cookies on top. Bake for 14-17 minutes (14 mins for gooey cookies and 17 mins for a more crisp cookie). Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
Notes
You'll need a large egg yolk for this recipe. If using smaller eggs, use the egg yolk and 1 tsp of the egg white.
Use a kitchen scale for best results! Volumetric measurements are far more accurate and make for the most consistent bakes!
Also, an oven thermometer is super helpful, too. This allows you to make sure that you oven is calibrated to the correct temperature.
USe room temperature butter and eggs. This allows the cookie dough to come together smoothly and allows the cookies to spread properly in the oven.
Top with a little sea salt to balance out the sweetness of the cookie.