If you love classic chocolate chip cookies but want something bite-sized, fun, and irresistibly poppable, these Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites are about to be your new favorite go-to treat. Soft, chewy, and bursting with melty chocolate chips, they deliver all the nostalgic charm of a homemade cookie—just in mini, muffin-pan form!
Perfect for parties, after-school snacks, holiday gifting, or anytime you want a sweet pick-me-up, these adorable cookie bites are as cute as they are delicious. And the best part? They require zero scooping onto baking sheets—just drop them into a mini muffin pan, bake, and enjoy!
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Ingredients
Little bites of chocolate bliss that are perfect for sharing or indulging all on your own!
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for coating, optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy and well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- If you’d like, roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in granulated sugar, then place them in the muffin pan.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are golden and the tops are set. ⏲
- Let them cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan and transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Cookie Bites
- Don’t overbake! These little bites firm up as they cool, so take them out when the edges are lightly golden.
- Sugar coating is optional but gives them a sweet crunch and bakery-style sparkle.
- Use mini chocolate chips if you want even more chocolate in every bite.
- Grease the pan well so the cookie bites pop out easily.
How to Serve Them
- Add them to lunchboxes
- Serve with milk or coffee
- Pack in treat bags for gifting
- Freeze for quick snacks anytime
- Top with ice cream for a fun dessert
Final Thoughts
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites are proof that the best desserts don’t need to be complicated. With simple ingredients and a quick bake time, you’ll have a batch of warm, gooey cookie bites ready to enjoy in no time. Whether you’re sharing with friends or treating yourself, these mini cookies are guaranteed to bring big smiles.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For coating (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar For coating the cookie bites
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy and well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- If you’d like, roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in granulated sugar, then place them in the muffin pan.
Baking
- Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are golden and the tops are set.
- Let them cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan and transferring to a wire rack.
