Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies at the Table

a platter of mini chocolate chip cookies

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly poppable. The standout bite-sized treat, they’re super simple to make and are packed full of chocolatey goodness in every bite!

Why You’ll Love These Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you know us, you know we’re always baking cookies. From peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies to brown butter toffee cookies, and so many more, we love them all! However, these mini chocolate chip cookies hold a special place in our hearts. The reliable bite for when you need something just a little sweet, the recipe:

Bakes in 10 minutes or less.
Make a giant batch to feed a crowd.
Is simple to prepare in advance.
Combines easily and creates the softest, most tasty cookies you’ll ever taste.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You won’t find any fancy ingredients or strange add-ins in these mini chocolate chip cookies. Simple ingredients are all you’ll need! This includes:

Flour – All-purpose flour forms the base of the dough.
Cornstarch – This helps create a tender, crumbly texture.
Baking Soda – Make sure it’s fresh!
Salt – Used to enhance the flavor of the rest of the ingredients.
Butter – Unsalted butter is melted and cooled slightly to enhance the richness of the dough.
Sugar – A combination of regular granulated and brown sugar is used to sweeten the cookies while keeping them soft.
Vanilla Extract – Use high-quality pure vanilla extract for a bold, sweet taste.
Eggs – Eggs and egg yolk are used to provide structure to the dough and contribute to a more decadent flavor and a softer texture.
Chocolate Chips – We use regular milk chocolate chips, but mini chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips taste great, too!

How to Make Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

These mini chocolate chip cookies come together just like any other chocolate chip cookie recipe. We just portion them smaller to make them bite-sized and cute. Here’s what to do:

Combine the Dry Ingredients. In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until smooth.
Cream. In a second bowl, cream the melted butter. Add both sugars and cream again until the ingredients are thoroughly blended. Add the vanilla and eggs to the same bowl, and use a hand mixer to beat the ingredients until they are light and fluffy.
Combine. Working slowly, mix the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients just until they are combined. Then, fold in the chocolate chips.
Bake. Use a mini ice cream scoop or a heaping tablespoon to portion the dough, and place it on a cookie sheet. Bake just until the edges are golden brown.
Cool. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet until they are firm enough to hold their shape. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Baking Tips

These mini chocolate chip cookies are simple to create, but there are a few extra tips that will ensure they turn out reliable every single time you bake!

Don’t Overmix. You want to be careful to combine the ingredients just until no clumps remain. Continuing to mix will result in dense, tough cookies which is not what we want.
Refrigerate the Dough. After portioning your dough, we recommend refrigerating it overnight or placing it in the freezer for 1 hour. This helps the fat solidify, preventing the cookies from spreading too much and ensuring they’re soft and flavorful.
Add Chocolate. Place a couple of extra chocolate chips on top of your cookies before placing them in the oven. Not only does this make them extra pretty, but it also guarantees you get plenty of chocolate in every bite.
Avoid Overbaking. Be sure to keep a close eye on your mini chocolate chip cookies while they bake, and remove them from the oven as soon as the edges begin to turn golden brown. They’ll continue to bake as they cool!

Make Ahead and Storage Options

Given how addicting these mini chocolate chip cookies are to eat, they tend to disappear right away. However, they’re also great to make in advance or store for later!

If you want to prepare the dough ahead of time, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Or, portion your cookies, freeze them on a baking sheet, transfer them to a freezer-safe container, and keep them stored for up to 3 months. Then, bake them from frozen adding a few minutes of baking time as needed.

Or, go ahead and bake your mini chocolate chip cookies completely. Then, once they’re fully cooled, they can be transferred to a sealable bag or airtight container and stored at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies Common Questions

Why do mini cookies bake faster?

Smaller size means more surface area exposed to the heat, so they brown and set much quicker. It’s awesome when you’re craving something sweet and want that cookie fix fast.

How do you keep mini cookies from getting hard?

Store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread! The cookies pull in moisture from the bread, and that keeps them nice and soft for days.

Why do mini cookies sometimes spread too much?

It usually means the dough was too warm or had too much butter. A speedy chill in the fridge before baking helps them keep their shape and prevents cookie puddles.

Can I use mini cookie dough for regular cookies?

You can, but keep in mind the baking time will change. Larger cookies need more time in the oven, and the texture might be a bit different—still tasty, just not the same crackly-chewy balance.

More Tasty Cookie Recipes

Looking for more crowd-pleasing cookie recipes? Try out some of our irresistible favorites below!

the Ayyem kitchenServings: 24 servings

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Chill Time: 12 hrs
Total: 12 hrs 20 mins

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly poppable. The standout bite-sized treat, they’re simple to make and full of chocolate in every bite. Email

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
14 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar loosely packed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg + 1 egg yolk room temperature
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a bowl, add the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk to combine.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
In a second bowl, cream the butter. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and cream again until the ingredients are thoroughly blended. Add the vanilla and eggs to the bowl, and use a hand mixer to beat until the ingredients are fluffy and light.14 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients, stirring just until they are combined. NOTE: Be careful not to overmix!
Use a mini ice cream scoop or heaped tablespoon to portion the dough into mini chocolate chip cookies. For the finest results, transfer the cookies to the fridge overnight, or place them in the freezer for 1 hour.2 cups milk chocolate chips
Bake 8-10 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown. Be careful not to overbake!
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.