One-Bowl, No-Mixer, No-Chill, Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie For One — An incredibly FAST and EASY recipe that produces ONE extra-large soft and chewy cookie that’s loaded with chocolate!! One bowl to wash, no mixer, and no waiting!!
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie for One
Recently I made these One-Bowl, No-Mixer, No-Chill Oatmeal Cookies and that recipe is awesome for so many reasons, which are self-explanatory given the title. But it makes a dozen cookies and not that I wouldn’t love a dozen cookies all the time, but my waistline doesn’t need a dozen cookies all the time. Enter: this fast and easy single serving chocolate chip cookie recipe with built-in portion control.
There’s only one bowl to wash, no mixer to drag out, and no waiting around for dough to chill. The buttery extra-large cookie has chewy edges, a soft center, and is loaded with chocolate in every bite.
You can eat the whole the whole thing yourself, handle your chocolate chip cookie craving, and not have another oodles of other cookies staring back at you from your counter, begging to be eaten (especially when you’re watching mindless tv late at night).
The cookie is big enough to share. I put my hand next to it (I have long fingers and a fairly large hand — I’m 5’10”) to show you how big it is.
But let’s be real, you’re not sharing this. Just like you’re not sharing this One-Minute Microwave Brownie, either.
What’s in This Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie for One?
To make this giant chocolate chip cookie, you’ll need:
- Egg yolk
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Cornstarch
- Kosher salt
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
How to Make a Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
Add the egg yolk, sugars, vanilla, and butter to a bowl and beat until smooth and slightly fluffy. Then, stir in the dry ingredients.
Shape the cookie dough into a large ball and place onto a Silpat-lined baking tray.
Bake the single serving chocolate chip cookie until the edges have set and the top is just set, even if slightly undercooked, pale, and glossy in the center.
Can I Omit the Cornstarch?
Cornstarch keeps the cookie softbatch-style soft and tender and I definitely recommend it. However, if you don’t keep it on hand it can be omitted, noting you will compromise a bit of softness.
Can I Make a Small Batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies Instead of Just One?
I’m sure you can, although you’d need to bake the cookies for less time since they’d be far smaller. You can probably squeeze 3 regular-sized cookies out of this giant chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Tips for Making a Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
The mound of unbaked cookie dough should be about 1 1/2-inches thick, but because we’re not chilling the dough the cookie flattens and spreads quite a bit while baking.
Just before baking the giant chocolate chip cookie, I like to sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top to make it look pretty. You’ve already committed to eating this baby, so why not go all out?
I recommend slightly under-baking the cookie because it just tastes better. Then again, I am not a crispy cookie person at all.
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One-Bowl, No-Mixer, No-Chill, Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie For One
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk from a large egg, discard white or save for another use
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for adding on top before and after baking if desired (recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, line a baking sheet with a Silpat or spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the egg, butter, sugars, vanilla, and mix with a spoon aggressively for about 90 seconds, or until smooth and slightly fluffed, i.e. your bicep and shoulder should be burning if you’ve mixed well enough.
- Add the flour, baking soda, cornstarch (keeps cookie extra soft), salt, and stir to combine.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
- Roll dough in your hands to create a ball. Place ball on prepared baking sheet and flatten about halfway or so that the mound is about 1 1/2 inches thick (because dough is not chilled, cookie will spread and flatten quite a bit while baking). If desired, add additional chocolate chips to the top of cookie (recommended)
- Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes (shorter for softer cookies, longer for more well-done cookies), or until edges have set and top is just set, even if slightly undercooked, pale, and glossy in the center; don’t overbake. Cookie firms up it cools.
- Remove baking sheet from oven, top cookie with additional chocolate chips as desired (recommended), and allow cookie to cool on baking sheet until serving. Cookie is best warm and fresh.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Made five smaller chunky cookies, rather than one massive cookie. Family loved them, and said they’re better than the normal chocolate chip cookie recipe we use. I Will be adding this to the recipe book 💕
Thanks for the 5 star review, Chastity, and that is so great your family liked the 5 smaller cookies from this recipe than from your regular recipe and that it’s going into your recipe book!
I think I may have left 2 comments on food blogs in my life. I gotta say this cookie is amazing. I have made with the original recipe, topped with flaked sea salt, subbed a portion of the regular flour for coconut protein blend powder. Each time it comes out delicious. Thank you for this recipe!
I think I may have left 2 comments on food blogs in my life. I gotta say this cookie is amazing. I have made with the original recipe, topped with flaked sea salt, subbed a portion of the regular flour for coconut protein blend powder. Each time it comes out delicious. Thank you for this recipe!
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad I am one of the two blogs worthy of a comment!
Also great to hear that your coconut protein powder worked here for some of the regular flour!
great
This is my second time making this lovely cookie! It’s amazing. I thought the first time I maybe mis measured the baking soda because the flavor was overbearing. I followed the recipe and did the same thing and it has a strong baking soda taste. Can I lower the amount? Thanks in advance
Is there a reason for not using a mixer, other than that it’s another piece of equipment to get out, and wash afterward?
I’m not sure I have the strength to “mix with a spoon aggressively for about 90 seconds” these days! :D
Will it change the recipe results using a mixer? I can’t wait to try this recipe!
You can use a mixer if it makes it easier for you.
I love how fluffy and soft this gets. I’ve been a die-hard fan of America’s Test Kitchen thick and chewy CCC but this one is just so awesome and consistent to bake. I shared it tonight with my wife and son and it seriously does not disappoint!
I have to ask, is there a large batch version of this recipe?
just made this in the airfryer (too hot for oven) was great !!!
310 for 9 minutes
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad to hear it worked great in your airfryer!
AMAZING!! And super easy!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad it was amazing and super easy!
I’m such a fan of this recipe! This turns out really well with Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free flour blend for a perfect gluten free indulgence. I do often split it into two and share with my husband, cause I’m nice like that…but not always!
Thanks for the 5 star review and I am glad to hear that the recipe works great with Bobs GF 1:1 flour!
I love how fluffy and soft this gets. I’ve been a die-hard fan of America’s Test Kitchen thick and chewy CCC but this one is just so awesome and consistent to bake. I shared it tonight with my wife and son and it seriously does not disappoint!
I have to ask, is there a large batch version of this recipe?
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad that you all loved these!
I don’t have a large batch recipe but you can double, quadruple, etc. the recipe as you see fit and need.
This recipe is amazing!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad it was amazing for you!
This recipe does NOT disappoint! I’ve made it twice now according the directions, and it’s turned out perfectly both times. My husband and I love it for {home} date nights. Although I often have a batch your Best Soft & Chewy CCC in my freezer to be baked, this is a perfect quick and last minute treat that bakes while I shower before Netflixing. :) Thanks, Averie!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad these cookies did not disappoint!
Thanks for the 5 star review and glad they have turned out great for you both times!