Sep 02 2026
RestaurantsJudi's Ice CreamMini Mini Chocolate Chips Recipe

Mini Mini Chocolate Chips Recipe

Inspired by Judi's Ice Cream
Time45m
Serves36

Make Mini Mini Chocolate Chips Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cookie dough

Finishing (optional)

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until light, fluffy, and pale (about 2–3 minutes). Scrape down the bowl as needed.

  3. 3

    Add the large egg yolk and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and mix on low to combine, then increase to medium speed for 20–30 seconds until smooth and homogeneous. The yolk (not a whole egg) gives a tender, slightly richer crumb suited to small cookies.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and fine sea salt until evenly distributed. Cornstarch helps produce a tender, slightly cakey texture that works well for tiny cookies.

  5. 5

    With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in two additions, mixing just until no visible streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix — stop as soon as the dough comes together.

  6. 6

    Using a rubber spatula, fold in the mini semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

  7. 7

    For 'mini mini' cookies, portion dough into roughly 3/4 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon balls (about 6–7 grams each). Use a small scoop or two spoons. Place balls 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheets — the cookies will remain small but need minimal space.

Bake and finish

  1. 8

    Bake

    Bake one sheet at a time in the center of the preheated oven for 7–9 minutes. The cookies should be set around the edges and still slightly soft in the center. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even color. Watch carefully; due to small size they can go from perfect to overbaked quickly.

  2. 9

    Cool on sheet

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 3–4 minutes. They will firm up as they cool.

  3. 10

    Transfer to rack

    Using a thin spatula, transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie while still warm to enhance flavor.

  4. 11

    Optional dusting

    Once fully cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar if you want a delicate finishing look. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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