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We’ve gathered our easy single serving and Small Batch Christmas Cookie Recipes that have all been reader tested, approved, and loved by many. From chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies to fun, specialty cookies, you’re sure to find many new small batch cookie recipes to try.
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It’s hard to believe it’s December already and time to start baking Christmas cookies! Here we’ve gathered our most popular small batch Christmas cookie recipes for you to enjoy.
Sometimes you just need a cookie – not two dozen – just one, two, or maybe even a few more. These small batch and single serving cookie recipes are the absolute best! Each of these cookie recipes have been scaled down and tested and are guaranteed to make every cookie lover happy.
When you are cooking for one or two, you often don’t want to make a large batch of cookies. Sure you can keep the extra cookies in a cookie jar but really, who wants to eat the same cookies for weeks? Fresh, warm from the oven, homemade cookies are simply wonderful so why not make a single cookie or a small batch of cookies whenever you want.
Table of Contents
- Why These Recipes Work
- Small Batch Cookie Recipes
- Expert Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
Why These Recipes Work
- All of these cookie recipes are easy to make and many are made with pantry staples.
- They all bake quickly so you won’t have to wait long to satisfy a cookie craving!
- These are all small batch recipes so you won’t be left with too many.
- Within each Christmas cookie recipe post, we share ways that you can use up any leftover ingredients so there’s no waste!
Each of the easy Christmas cookie recipes are accessible by clicking the link for each recipe and then going to the bottom of the specific recipe’s page.
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Small Batch Cookie Recipes
Small Batch Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
5 from 11 votes
A small batch of rich, chewy double chocolate chip cookies filled with plenty of chocolate chunks. So easy to make and they can be ready in minutes!
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
5 from 14 votes
Bake 6 perfect chocolate chip cookies in just 20 minutes with this easy small batch recipe! Ideal for those craving homemade chocolate chip cookies.
Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Ricotta Cookies
5 from 12 votes
Sweet ricotta cookies are soft, cake-like cookies topped with an irresistible sugar glaze. These little tea cookies are so easy to make and this small batch recipe yields the perfect amount.
Ricotta Cookies Recipe
Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie
4.90 from 113 votes
Enjoy a warm, gooey single serve chocolate chip cookie, freshly baked in a ramekin just for you. This deep dish cookie is perfect for sweet cravings!
Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie
Small Batch Sugar Cookies
4.80 from 10 votes
Enjoy our easy small batch Sugar Cookies recipe, yielding six soft, lofthouse-style treats with luscious buttercream frosting. Easy one-bowl baking for perfectly buttery and melt-in-your-mouth cookies!
Small Batch Sugar Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Ginger Cookies
4.89 from 17 votes
These big, soft ginger cookies are perfectly spiced and incredibly delicious. They have a melt in your mouth texture and are rolled in sugar before baking for a slight crunch. Easy to make, this small batch recipe yields 4 spectacular molasses ginger cookies.
Small Batch Ginger Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Make easy, small batch Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in 20 minutes! Enjoy warm, chewy cookies with nutty oats, juicy raisins, and a hint of cinnamon. Easy to make, filling your kitchen with a delightful aroma. Perfect for satisfying your cookie cravings.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Lace Cookies
5 from 7 votes
Small Batch Lace Cookies Recipe – delicate, crispy oatmeal cookies that are easy to make and incredibly delicious! These thin cookies are a holiday favorite. This small batch lace cookies recipe yields 4-5 large cookies.
Small Batch Lace Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Cowboy Cookies
4.81 from 52 votes
Cowboy Cookies, also known as Texas Governor's Mansion Cookies – these famous jumbo cookies are filled with oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut and are spectacular! You'll love this half batch recipe for these soft and chewy cookies.
Small Batch Cowboy Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Shortbread Cookies
5 from 15 votes
Make delightful, buttery Small Batch Shortbread Cookies with our easy recipe. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without excess. Each cookie melts in your mouth, with an option for a chocolate drizzle. Ideal for sharing or a personal treat.
Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Mini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
5 from 5 votes
Soft and chewy mini oatmeal chocolate chip skillet cookie baked in a small cast iron skillet. It's the perfect size for one or two people to enjoy!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Mini Oatmeal Butterscotch Skillet Cookie
4.86 from 7 votes
This soft and chewy oatmeal butterscotch mini skillet cookie is made with butterscotch chips and oats, a classic combination! It's baked in a small cast iron skillet and is the perfect cookie for one or two people!
Oatmeal Butterscotch Skillet Cookie
Small Batch Oatmeal Cookies
4.96 from 97 votes
Satisfy your cookie cravings fast with our perfect small batch oatmeal recipe! Bake chewy, delicious treats in no time and enjoy homemade goodness today.
Small Batch Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Peanut Butter Blossoms
4.80 from 5 votes
If you're a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, you will absolutely love these Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies. They're also known as Peanut Butter Blossoms and they're heavenly. This small batch recipe will yield about 6 cookies.
Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe
Small Batch Snickerdoodles
4.86 from 28 votes
A classic snickerdoodle cookies recipe which will yield a small batch of snickerdoodles! Soft and buttery, these cookies are covered with cinnamon sugar and are so easy to make.
Small Batch Snickerdoodles Recipe
Small Batch Flourless Chocolate Cookies
4.92 from 25 votes
These Small Batch Flourless Chocolate Pecan Cookies are THE BEST chocolate cookies! No flour, no butter, no oil needed. They're fudge-like, rich, chewy and easy to make too! Made with cocoa powder, powdered sugar and chopped pecans. This small batch recipe yields 5-6 delicious chocolate pecan cookies. The perfect amount for one or two people!
Flourless Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Meringue Cookies
4.90 from 28 votes
Make delicious, light, and crisp meringue cookies with our small batch recipe using just 1 egg white! Effortlessly sweet, these treats are ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings. Yields 5-6 melt in your mouth meringues.
Meringue Cookies Recipe
Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies – Small Batch
4.77 from 17 votes
This soft and chewy eggless chocolate chip cookies recipe is perfect for those with an egg allergy or if you're simply out of eggs. This delicious small batch recipe makes just a few cookies – great for satisfying a cookie craving!
Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
Small Batch Coconut Macaroons
5 from 25 votes
The best small batch coconut macaroons recipe! These coconut-filled cookies are soft and chewy in the center and perfectly crispy around the edges. They're gluten-free and dairy-free and they bake in just 15 minutes!
Coconut Macaroons Recipe
Small Batch Doubletree Cookies
4.93 from 14 votes
Bake Doubletree Cookies at home with our recipe for 6-8 luxurious cookies, packed with chocolate chips and nuts, bringing hotel indulgence to your kitchen in under 30 minutes!
Small Batch Doubletree Cookies
Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies
4.86 from 14 votes
These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and totally irresistible! They're made with pantry staples and no chilling of the dough is required. Packed with peanut butter flavor, these cookies are so easy to make and can be ready in minutes.
Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies
Single Serve Peanut Butter Cookie
4.84 from 31 votes
Soft, easy-to-make deep dish peanut butter cookie baked in a small ramekin or baking dish. You only need a few ingredients and a few minutes to make this single serving cookie recipe.
Deep Dish Peanut Butter Cookie
Small Batch Butter Cookies
5 from 22 votes
An easy recipe for melt in your mouth butter cookies! These cookies are perfectly sweet with slightly crisp edges. They can be enjoyed simply or topped with nuts or dipped in chocolate. Such a versatile recipe.
Small Batch Butter Cookies Recipe
Small Batch Ladyfingers
4 from 1 vote
Bake delicious homemade Ladyfingers in a small batch! Perfect for tiramisu, trifles, or as a sweet snack. Easy, quick, and flavorful.
Small Batch Ladyfingers Recipe
Small Batch Molasses Cookies
5 from 5 votes
A small batch of soft molasses cookies that are perfectly spiced with cinnamon and ginger. Perfect for the holidays or any time of the year.
Small Batch Molasses Cookies
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Expert Tips
- Measure flour correctly. To measure flour correctly, use a spoon to scoop flour into ameasuring cupmade for dry ingredients and slightly overfill it. Then, use the back of a knife or other straight-edged utensil to level the flour across the cup. Do not scoop the flour. When you scoop, the flour gets packed too tightly and you will end up with more flour than the recipe calls for.
- Use a baking mat or parchment paper to line your cookie sheet. I don’t recommend coating your baking sheet with butter or oil spray because it creates an overly greasy sheet that will make your cookies spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Soften Butter?
The best way to soften your butter is to put it out on the kitchen counter for a half hour before you want to use it. Another way to quickly soften butter is to put the cold butter in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. If you use this method, be sure to watch carefully – you don’t want the butter to melt at all.
Do I Need To Sift Flour When Baking Cookies?
Not for any of our small batch cookies. However, measuring flour accurately is critical to the success of your cookies. Use the spoon and level method described in the “Expert Tips” section if you do not have a kitchen scale.
Why Do My Cookies Seem To Require An Extra Few Minutes Of Baking Time?
First, check to make sure that your oven is heating correctly. You can do this by placing an oven thermometer inside your oven and heating the oven to 350 F. Watch to see that the oven thermometer registers the same temperature as your oven.
If the oven thermometer registers lower than the setting, increase the oven temperature by a few degrees. If the thermometer registers higher than the setting, remove the cookies a few minutes sooner.
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If you like these cookie recipes, you might also like to browse through our other single serving recipe sections:
- Breakfast For One Recipes
- Dinner For One Recipes
- Desserts For One Recipes
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