Best Chocolate Chipless Cookies Recipe (Soft & Chewy)
Soft, chewy, buttery cookies without chocolate chips — rich in vanilla flavor and perfect for those who want all the cookie goodness without the chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add salt, vanilla extract, and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined — do not overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just turning golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top before baking for extra crunch.
- For a nutty variation, fold in chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
