Teresa August 2, 2026

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft & Chewy)

There’s something about a little homemade cookie waiting on the kitchen counter that makes a house feel like home.

These mini chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, buttery, and filled with just the right amount of mini chocolate chips. They’re small enough for little hands, perfect for lunchboxes, and honestly, the perfect size for grabbing one with your afternoon coffee.

I especially love recipes like this because they don’t need to be complicated. You probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry, and the dough comes together in just a few minutes.

And because they’re mini, they bake quickly—making these an easy little treat to make with your kids on an ordinary afternoon.

Why You’ll Love These Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft and chewy in the center
Made with simple pantry staples
Mini chocolate chips in every bite
Perfect for kids and lunchboxes
Great for baking with little helpers
Ready in under 30 minutes, plus optional chilling time
Easy to freeze for later

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
Add dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
Scoop teaspoon-sized balls onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 7–9 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers still look soft.
Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Tip: Don’t overbake! The cookies will continue to set as they cool.

My Best Tip for Soft & Chewy Cookies

Don’t overbake them.

The cookies should have lightly golden edges while the centers still look soft when you pull them from the oven. They’ll continue cooking and setting on the hot baking sheet as they cool.

If you wait until the centers look completely done in the oven, you may end up with a crunchier cookie than you intended.

Baking With Kids

These are such a fun cookie to make with kids because the steps are simple and the cookies are tiny.

Let little hands help measure the chocolate chips, stir the dough, or scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet.

And don’t worry if they’re not perfectly shaped.

Some of my favorite memories in the kitchen aren’t about making the prettiest food—they’re about letting my kids be part of the process.

How to Store Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

You can also freeze the baked cookies and thaw them at room temperature when you’re ready for a little treat.

Can I Freeze the Cookie Dough?

Yes! Scoop the dough into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, then transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe bag or container.

When you’re ready to bake, place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet and bake, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time as needed.

A Little Homemade Treat Goes a Long Way

I love recipes like these because they’re not really about the cookies.

They’re about making something with your hands, letting the kids sneak a few chocolate chips while you’re baking, and having something homemade waiting on the counter when everyone comes wandering into the kitchen.

Those little everyday moments are the ones I want my kids to remember.

So make a batch, put the kettle on, and enjoy a warm cookie while they’re still a little gooey in the middle.

Save this recipe for your next baking afternoon, and send it to a mama who loves a good homemade cookie. 🍪🤎