No Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ coil
i used coconut, but vegetable would work great too
- ¾ cbrown sugar
- ¼ cgranulated sugar
- 1 largeegg
room temp
- 1 largeegg yolk
room temp
- 2 tspvanilla
- 1 tspbaking soda
- ½ tspsalt
- 1 ¾ call-purpose flour
- 1 cchocolate chips
- flaked salt to top
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
Place the oil and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Add egg and yolk one at a time, mix until smooth on low speed. Beat in vanilla.
- 4
Slowly mix in dry ingredients, baking soda, salt and flour, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl.
- 5
Add chocolate chips and fold into the dough.
- 6
Scoop the dough into desired size cookie balls. I like to use a 3 tbsp scoop for these. Place 6-8 on baking sheet so they don't run into each other. Top with flaked salt.
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
No Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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About this Recipe
Craving a classic chocolate chip cookie that's both wonderfully chewy and incredibly moist, but without the fuss of butter? You've found your new go-to. These No Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver on all fronts, creating a dessert experience that's deeply satisfying and surprisingly simple to make.
Why These Cookies Work
The secret to these exceptionally moist and chewy chocolate chip cookies lies in the clever use of oil instead of traditional butter. This simple swap ensures a tender crumb and a delightful chewiness that many butter-based recipes struggle to achieve. By incorporating both brown sugar for moisture and granulated sugar for spread, we achieve a perfectly balanced texture that truly stands out.
What you'll discover with these no butter cookies is a wonderfully soft center with slightly crisp edges, loaded with melty chocolate chips in every bite. The oil contributes to an inviting richness without feeling heavy, allowing the pure vanilla and deep chocolate flavors to shine. Expect a cookie that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly innovative, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to experiment with your choice of oil—coconut oil lends a subtle richness, while vegetable oil keeps the flavor neutral, letting the chocolate be the star. For different chocolate experiences, you could swap milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips, or even a mix of both. A sprinkle of flaked salt on top before baking is highly recommended; it enhances the sweetness and adds a gourmet touch.
Serving & Context
These No Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are ideal for sharing at potlucks, packing into lunchboxes, or simply enjoying as an after-dinner treat. Serve them warm with a glass of cold milk, or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an ultimate dessert experience.