Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve been working on some dinner and dessert recipes for 2! Most of the time I cook enough for 4 people so we have leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day but when I make a special meal I like to make it just for two. Some of my favorite are filet mignon, baked potatoes, fried chicken, different fruit crisps for 2, and cupcakes.
I don’t really have any cookie recipes for 2 but cookies are probably my favorite dessert. I make them all of the time because they are quick to make and quick to bake. Plus a single, basic dough can make a variety of different cookies.
For Valentine’s Day I wanted to do something a little different. I made Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies for 2! It’s similar to a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe but it’s baked in a ramekin. This recipe makes enough for two.
The cookie is soft and chewy inside but firm on the edges. I served it with a scoop of ice cream and a chocolate drizzle. This made for a rich and delicious dessert. However, I think a caramel drizzle would be tasty too and give the cookie a different flavor. Either way you serve it, this is a great Valentine’s Day dessert recipe.
- 3 T. butter
- 3 T. sugar
- 3 T. brown sugar
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ t. salt
- ½ t. baking soda
- ½ c. flour
- ⅓ c. chocolate chips
- 3 T. walnuts or pecans, chopped
- ½ c. vanilla ice cream
- chocolate or caramel sauce
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 8 inch ramekins with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine the butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well. Add in the vanilla and egg yolk and mix.
- In a small bowl combine the salt, baking soda, and flour. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.
- Divide the batter between the two ramekins. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges and top are golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes then top with a scoop of ice cream and either chocolate or caramel sauce.
Simple Dinner Ideas for Two
Entrees for Two
- Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp by Wholistic Woman
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- Butter Poached Cod with Lentils by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Cacio e Pepe with Parmesan Frico by Pies and Plots
- Chicken Mushroom Stuffed Squash by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Cheesy Chicken with Broccoli by Recipes Food and Cooking
- Easy Chicken Pesto Pasta by Brunch-n-Bites
- Filet with Crabéarnaise by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Peppered Chicken with Saffron Polenta by Gourmet Everyday
- Sausage and Vegetable Orzo by Hot Eats and Cool Reads
- Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes by Sunday Supper Movement
- Shrimp Biranyi by Our Good Life
- Shrimp Canneloni by Bottom Left of the Mitten
- Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Teriyaki Rice Bowl by Life Tastes Good
Desserts for Two
- Chocolate Cherry Skillet Cookie by The Bitter Side of Sweet
- Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies for 2 by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Kahlua Tiramisu for Two by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
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Liz says
Chocolate chip cookies are a favorite around here and I love that you baked these in ramekins! I’d take mine with caramel sauce but the hubby would definitely prefer chocolate 🙂
Debra Eliotseats says
I seriously just tried these (twice). I made your version and then did a heart-healthy one. I plan on posting a version up next week with full shout-out and credit to you! Thanks for a two-fer recipe!
Laura Dembowski says
I find it so difficult to make desserts for two, but you make it look easy. Although I can imagine a world where this would be for one 😉
Cindy's Recipes and Writings says
Hmm caramel drizzle? I guess I need to try it both ways! Yum!
Wendy says
I love this idea. It will be great when my sweet tooth hits but I don’t want to have extra desserts on the counter tempting me.