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These Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies make the BEST gift for birthdays, Valentines Day, teacher appreciation or just to snack on! They are super easy to make and are just adorable when placed into a jar with some ribbon. An easy way to make a homemade gift that doesn’t cost much to make but has so much more thought than a gift card! The cookies use brown butter to add a gorgeous deep flavor, and are the perfect balance of crisp and soft!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a super simple cookie recipe in itself, just needing a little chill time to firm the dough. This is what allows the cookies to keep a good shape and texture. I recommend just 15 minutes chill time, but of course you could make ahead and let chill overnight to bake the next day. You can skip this step if you are short on time, but it helps the texture and flavors to really become their best! I know even I dislike finding a recipe to see I need to let something hand out in the fridge. However, chilling a cookie allows the butter to firm up again, preventing it from leaking during the baking process. This gives the cookies their thickness and non-cake-like texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brown sugar and vanilla are crucial to deep flavours and the gorgeous texture. The use of brown butter adds a depth of flavor, but feel free to skip this step if you’re short on time. Once the dough is entirely combined, roll into TINY balls. Use less than a teaspoon of dough and roll. Rolling all of the dough into balls this small takes longer than if you were to bake as regular sized cookies, but the outcome is so worth it. I just pop something on tv to watch while I roll them. Bake in batches, but because they are so small, keep an eye on the oven. The cookies on the top shelf will absolutely bake faster than those below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING GREAT COOKIES, THERE ARE A FEW KEY TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Quality Ingredients: Start with high-quality ingredients, including butter, sugar, flour, and, in the case of vanilla cookies, pure vanilla extract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Creaming Method: Use the creaming method to properly mix the butter and sugar. Creaming incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter texture for the cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Proper Mixing: Be careful not to overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added. Overmixing can lead to tough and dense cookies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Chilling the Dough: Chilling the cookie dough before baking can help solidify the fats and prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. This can result in a thicker, chewier texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Baking Time: Be sure to keep a close eye on the cookies as they bake. They should be removed from the oven when they are just set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center. They will continue to firm up as they cool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    By following these tips, you can create delicious chocolate chip cookies that are sure to impress! I love serving these as an easy bake for when friends come over, and are great to take into the office or school. Change up the sizes of the balls before baking for larger cookies. If you do this, add to the bake time by a minute or two for the perfect crisp outer and soft center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    INGREDIENTS REQUIRED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are no specialist ingredients or equipment required for this bake. I can find everything I need at my local supermarket or grocery store. Also, I use a standard large baking tray\/cookie sheet. Bake across multiple baking sheets as there are a lot of cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n