What is half of 1 1/2 cups in a recipe adjustment?

To adjust a recipe from 2 medium scoops of an ingredient to half, you'll need to halve the total amount called for in the original recipe. So if the original recipe calls for 1/4 cup when using the small scoop, and your original recipe used 3/8 cup (which is equivalent to 2 medium scoops), simply reduce that amount by half. Keep ingredient proportions consistent across all recipe components, including the liquid content, to avoid affecting the final texture. In this case, you can start by halving the butter, eggs, sugar, flour, etc., and adjust as needed for consistency.

When adjusting a recipe using small scoops, it's essential to consider the difference in volume or weight between medium and small scoops. Generally, a small scoop is about 2/3 to 3/4 of a medium scoop. In your case, if the recipe calls for 2 medium scoops and you have only small scoops available, you can multiply the ingredient quantities by 1 1/3 to 1 1/4 to get closer to the desired amount. However, keep in mind that this is an estimate and may affect the final texture of your chocolate chip cookie dough balls. To be on the safe side, consider weighing the ingredients instead of relying solely on scoop sizes for more accurate results.