Once my kids had their friends over, I baked them my famous chocolate chip cookies. But I noticed a lot of the kids plucking out the chocolate chips to get to the dough bits. So, I realized there had to be a change and came up with my chocolate chipless cookies recipe, which are just as adored by kids.
These homemade cookies are actually really soft and chewy cookies that have fudgy, chewy centers and crisp edges. Even without the chocolate chips, these cookies are just as delicious, if not more, and they are loved by all my friends and family.
This simple cookie recipe is so good on its own that you don’t need any kind of add-ons. So, let’s get straight into learning how to make these goodies.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Chipless Cookies
- You’ll absolutely love these cookies for their soft and fudgy centers and thin and lightly crisp edges.
- These buttery cookies taste great, especially because of the added vanilla extract and unsalted butter. Their rich vanilla and buttery flavor make them so unique.
- The ingredients are simple, and you don’t have to worry about doing too much because baking these cookies is a piece of cake.
- You can also have these cookies as simple desserts, as a snack, or even for breakfast.
What Are Chipless Cookies?
The chipless cookies come from a plain cookie recipe. They are basically cookies without chocolate chips. That means you would do almost everything the same way, except for adding chocolate chips to your cookie dough.
Chocolate chip cookies are just that, cookies with added chocolate chips for a chocolatey bite every time.
But not everyone wants these chips in their cookies. That’s where this classic cookie recipe comes from. These sugar cookie-style cookies are kind of like vanilla cookies. They are soft and fudgy in the center with a crispy edge.
And the texture and flavor of these chipless cookies matter more because there are no mix-ins, like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts. This is why there will be no contrasting elements that distract from the texture or flavor. That’s why these cookies are so unique!
Ingredients for Chipless Cookies Recipe
- All-Purpose Flour: You can use vegan alternatives to all-purpose flour if you like. Just make sure to measure correctly.
- Unsalted Butter: This gives the cookies the rich buttery flavor that makes them so unique.
- Granulated Sugar and Brown Sugar: The granulated sugar is just to balance the sweetness. But the brown sugar adds a rich flavor to the cookies. And they also help with the chewiness and browning.
- Eggs: You need to add one egg to the dough to keep the structure of the dough perfect.
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda: This will give the cookies their desired rise.
- Vanilla Essence: Because of this ingredient, the cookies get a rich and unique vanilla flavor.
Expert Tips for Perfect Chipless Cookies
- To keep these kid-friendly cookies soft and chewy, you need to add more brown sugar. You can even add an extra egg yolk if you want to.
- If your cookies come out dry or cakey, you are definitely not using the ratio of the dry ingredients, especially the flour.
- You should chill the cookie dough for about 15 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator before baking it. But you could go ahead and bake without chilling if you’re on a time crunch.
- Baking for too long will leave the cookies dry. You should take them out of the oven while they are still slightly undone because they will keep cooking while them cool down.
- The best cookie scoop will be a medium scoop, which means about 2 tablespoons of dough.
How To Serve
- Depending on what you like, you could let the cookies completely cool down at room temperature or serve them warm.
- These chipless cookies pair well with coffee, tea, or even milk.
- You can also add a scoop of ice cream or turn the cookies and ice cream into an ice cream sandwich before serving.
Storage, Reheating & Make-Ahead Tips
- If you want to store your cookies at room temperature and make sure they are still soft, you need to put them in an airtight container.
- You can keep the cookies fresh for about 5 days at room temperature.
- You can also freeze the cookie dough balls after scooping them and placing them in airtight and freezer-friendly containers for up to 3 months.
- If you freeze leftover cookies, you can reheat them in the microwave for a few seconds or even in the oven.
Variations to Try
- Cinnamon Sugar Chipless Cookies: You can make a spicy cinnamon version by adding a bit of cinnamon powder to the cookie dough.
- Brown Butter Version: You could melt your butter and turn it into brown butter for a different flavor option for the cookies.
- Almond or Lemon Flavor Twist: Add almonds, lemon juice, or lemon zest to your cookie dough for a zesty or nutty flavor.
- Frosted Chipless Cookies: Make a frosting and add it on top of the cookies for frosted chipless cookies.
- Holiday-Style Sugar Topping: You can always add different holiday-themed sugar toppings to your cookies.
Chocolate Chipless Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 & ½ cups / 190 g All Purpose Flour
- ¼ tsp / 1 g Baking Powder
- 1 tsp / 4 g Baking Soda
- ½ tsp / 3 g Salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup / 113.5 g Unsalted Butter (Softened)
- ⅔ cup / 147 g Brown Sugar
- ⅓ cup / 67 g Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tsp / 10 ml Vanilla Essence
Instructions
Cream the Butter and Sugar
- Take your softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar into a large mixing bowl.
- Use an electric hand beater to mix these ingredients well.
- Add the egg and vanilla essence, and then beat again until mixed well.
Mix the Cookie Dough
- Take another bowl and add all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder, and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well till the cookie dough texture is right.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for about 15 to 30 minutes while preparing the baking sheet.
Shape the Cookies
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop the perfect amount of cookie dough and ball it.
- Put the cookie dough balls on an oven-safe tray lined with parchment paper. Make sure not to overcrowd the cookies.
Bake, Cool, and Serve!
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius.
- Place the cookie dough balls into the oven and bake for 11 to 13 minutes.
- Take them out and let them cool down at room temperature before serving.
Recipe FAQs
Can I make chipless cookies without brown sugar?
Yes, you can absolutely make chocolate chipless cookies without using brown sugar.
Are chipless cookies the same as sugar cookies?
No, chipless cookies are not the same as sugar cookies, as they are different in texture, flavor, and even the ingredients.
Can I add flavors without adding chocolate chips?
Yes, of course! You can definitely add flavors to your chipless cookies without adding chocolate chips.
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