OMG I must have made (and tasted) a dozen recipes before I discovered THE SECRET to The PERFECT Cookie for One --- take advantage of all my 'research' and enjoy!
1Tbspunsalted butterroom temp is best but not essential
1Tbspfirmly packed light brown sugar
1/4tspvanilla bean paste or extract
2Tbspflourfluff, scoop, and level
1/8tspbaking soda
pinchsalt
1tsprolled oatsold fashioned or quick cooking
1Tbspchocolate chipsplus a few extra for the top
Instructions
Set oven to 350F
Put the butter, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl, or mug. Use a fork to blend them together really well.
Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and oats and continue to mix until everything is well blended and there is no dry flour left.
Stir in the chocolate chips and bring the dough together with your hands and roll into a smooth round ball.
Set on a cookie sheet, you can line with a piece of parchment if you want, but it's not necessary. Flatten just slightly with your fingers, and pop in a couple of extra chips on tip. Push them in well but keep that nice round shape.
Bake for 12-15 minutes
If you like your cookie soft and gooey, eat it warm from the oven. If you like your cookie with a little bit of crunch, let it cool completely.
Notes
If you like your cookies soft and gooey, eat it warm from the oven. If you like your cookies with a little bit of crunch, let it cool completely.