Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites (Mini Freezer Cookies)

These chocolate chip cookie bites are the perfect make-ahead treat—soft, sweet, and freezer-friendly! Bake a few now and freeze the rest for quick, fresh cookies anytime you need a little something sweet.

Lately, our family has been on a mission: to swap out prepackaged snacks and pantry staples for homemade alternatives that feel just as convenient—but are full of wholesome ingredients and budget-friendly. One of our favorite wins in this journey has been these homemade chocolate chip cookie dough bites.

They’re everything we love about chocolate chip cookies: warm, gooey, chocolatey, and just the right amount of sweet—but in a compact, freezer-friendly format that makes them easy to bake fresh anytime.  I mean who doesn’t love traditional cookies at a moments notice?!  

Our favorite cookie as a family is chocolate chip cookies, so why not have them always on hand?  These bite-sized treats actually make the best cookies, and can easily be given as the perfect gift to new neighbors or new mamas!  No one says no to chocolatey goodness, right?!

If you’re also looking to make a shift toward a real food kitchen, check out my Free Pantry Staples Guide, Snacks from Scratch, and How to Get Started Cooking from Scratch, and explore Simple Swaps for a Real Food Kitchen to help you transition with confidence. 

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These mini cookie bites are:

• A healthier swap for store-bought break-and-bake cookies
• Made with simple, organic-inspired ingredients you likely already have in your pantry
• Perfect for freezing and baking just a few at a time—no waste, no fuss
• Small enough for kids’ lunches, after-school treats, or midnight cravings
• A fun base recipe that can be easily adapted with your favorite add-ins

Whether you’re embracing from-scratch baking or just want something quick and sweet without the preservatives, these cookie bites deliver.

Key Ingredients

You can find a full list of ingredients in the recipe card located at the bottom of this post, but here are a few highlights:

• Butter – Softened for the perfect creamy base
• Vanilla extract – Go for organic if possible for the best flavor
• Cinnamon – Just a pinch brings warmth and depth
• Brown sugar – Adds moisture and a hint of caramel
• Chocolate chips – Mini or regular; organic, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate—your call!

You can find a full list of ingredients in the recipe card located at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

Cream room temperature butter, egg, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and both sugars together in a stand mixer for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy with a creamy texture.

In a separate bowl, combine all purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix with a rubber spatula until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

Roll into small cookie dough balls and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.  Sometimes I like to use a small cookie scoop to help get the correction proportions before rolling. 

For make-ahead ease, freeze for 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.

Label your ziploc bag with: Bake at 350° for about 12 minutes.

Note: If you’re baking freshly mixed cookie dough, cut baking time to 10 minutes.

How to Serve

• Warm from the oven – nothing beats a fresh cookie bite and a cold glass of milk
• Mini ice cream sandwich cookies – simply sandwich a small scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cooled bites

Baking Tips & Variations

• Sprinkle with sea salt before baking for that bakery-style touch
• Swap chocolate chips for peanut butter chips if you’re a peanut butter lover, or mix the two for a flavor twist
• You can also use mini chocolate chips
• Don’t be afraid to double the batch and stock your freezer!

How to Freeze & Bake Later

This recipe is a freezer dream. Just follow these easy steps:

• Roll dough into small balls and freeze on a baking sheet for about an hour
• Transfer to a labeled, freezer-safe bag
• Bake straight from the freezer at 350°F for about 12 minutes

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More Snack Recipes You’ll Love

If these bites have you hooked, you’ll love other make-ahead snack ideas from Snacks from Scratch – 20 snack recipes you can make at home.

• Sourdough Crackers – great for lunchboxes or cheese boards
• Baked Granola Bars – chewy, nourishing, and customizable

Making the switch to homemade snacks like using this chocolate chip cookie recipe has been one of the most rewarding changes we’ve made in our kitchen. It’s comforting to know exactly what’s going into our food, and even more satisfying when it tastes this good. Whether you’re trying to simplify your pantry, reduce processed ingredients, or just want a go-to sweet treat that’s always ready to bake, this recipe is a delicious place to start.  I hope it satisfies your sweet tooth on those busy days!

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