Nut Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies without nuts for allergy-friendly snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
09 - 2 cups nut-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
09 - Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These cookies stay soft for days, thanks to the perfect butter-to-sugar ratio I stumbled upon after years of experimenting
- The nut-free version actually tastes better than my original recipe, proving that sometimes constraints create something even more delicious
02 -
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking transforms good cookies into great ones, creating a thicker, chewier texture that holds its shape better in the oven
- Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable here, and I learned the hard way that cold butter creates cookies that never spread properly
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing, which ensures everything bakes evenly and looks bakery-perfect
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking time if your oven has hot spots, which most ovens do