These Famous Amos Style Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly crunchy, crisp, and chocolatey with caramelized flavor. They are so addictive, you can't stop with just one cookie!
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy. Scrape the side with a spatula.
Add egg, vanilla extract, and malted milk powder. Beat until well combined.
Sift in all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat on the lowest speed until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips with a spatula.
Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
Scoop 3/4 tsp of dough and roll into a ball, making sure the shape is taller rather than wide, almost like a cylinder. This helps the cookies bake up thicker. Place in an airtight container.
Gently press some mini chocolate chips on top to decorate. This step is optional.
Chill the cookie dough for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days. The longer the dough is refrigerated, the better the flavor and texture are.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 320℉/160℃. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets. Arrange at least 1 1/2 inch apart because the cookies will spread during baking.
Bake until golden brown for 12-15 minutes. Cool the cookies on the pan for 5 minutes to let them set.
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Cookies crisp up as they cool.