How do I stop the dough from being too sticky to roll?

Chill the dough in the fridge for 20–30 minutes before shaping. It firms up and makes rolling much easier.

14 September 2025

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies – Perfect Snack Bites

Name: Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies – Perfect Snack Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 100 g Unsalted butter (softened); 175 g Brown sugar (vergeoise); 40 g Whole egg; 140 g All-purpose flour (T45); 30 g Cocoa powder; 3.5 g Fine salt; 2 g Baking powder; 80 g White chocolate, chopped; 180 g Brown sugar; 125 g Unsalted butter (softened); 30 g Whole egg; 175 g All-purpose flour (T55); 2 g Baking powder; 2 g Fine salt; 80 g Dark chocolate, chopped

Damien Pichon adapted by JojoM

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies – Perfect Snack Bites 🍪

If you’re looking for a treat that’s cute, quick, and full of flavor, these mini chocolate chip cookies are the answer. Whether you choose the chocolate cookie dough with white chocolate chips or the classic dough with dark chips, these bite-sized cookies are ideal for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or even as a sweet side to your morning coffee ☕.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe 💛

Two dough variations: chocolatey with white chips or buttery classic with dark chips.
Perfect mini size—great for kids and for sharing.
Ready in just about 30 minutes ⏱️.
No special equipment required, just a bowl and whisk.

Ingredients at a Glance 📝

You’ll make two types of dough:

Chocolate dough: rich cocoa flavor with melty white chocolate chunks.
Classic dough: buttery cookie base with dark chocolate bites.

Both use simple pantry staples like flour, butter, sugar, and eggs.

Step-by-Step Instructions 👩‍🍳

Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add dry ingredients (flour, cocoa if using, salt, baking powder).
Mix in the egg and chocolate chunks.
Chill the dough briefly to make it easier to roll.
Shape into small balls and place on a lined baking tray.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes until just set or golden on the edges.

That’s it! Tiny, delicious cookies in no time.

Tips for Perfect Mini Cookies ✨

Chill dough for 20–30 minutes before shaping to avoid stickiness.
For soft centers, bake just until set. For crunchier cookies, bake a little longer.
Freeze dough balls to always have fresh cookies on hand.

Serving Ideas 🎉

Pack them in kids’ snack boxes 🍱.
Serve with hot chocolate or coffee.
Stack them in a jar for a homemade gift 🎁.

FAQ ❓

How do I stop the dough from being too sticky?
Chill it in the fridge for 20–30 minutes before rolling.

Can I freeze these mini cookies?
Yes! Freeze either the dough balls or the baked cookies. Bake dough straight from frozen, just add 1–2 extra minutes.

These mini chocolate chip cookies are proof that good things come in small packages. Bake a batch today and enjoy bite-sized happiness with every cookie! 🍫🍪

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

12 mins

Total Time

32 mins

Servings

Tools Used

Mixing Bowl Hand Whisk Baking Tray Parchment PaperOven

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Comments & Reviews

Clara R.
9/1/2025
I chilled the dough before rolling and it worked like a charm. Super delicious!
Marc D.
8/5/2025
Perfect for the kids’ snack boxes, they loved them with a hot chocolate!
Sophie L.
7/12/2025
Oh wow, I never thought of making them mini—it’s so much easier to share! Merci 🤩

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 mini cookies

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g8%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 70mg3%

Total Carbohydrates 14g5%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 9g

Protein 2g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.