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This eggless cookie recipe creates soft cookies bursting with chocolate chips that are sure to satisfy your cookie craving.

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  1. Eggless Cookie Recipe Ingredients
  2. Substitutions And Additions
  3. How To Make This Eggless Cookie Recipe
  4. How To Serve The Best Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
  5. Storing These No Egg Cookies
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
  7. More Recipes You’ll Love
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This eggless cookie recipe is a fantastic alternative for those who need to avoid eggs for some reason. These cookies are soft, chewy, packed with chocolate chips, and so delicious that you’ll never be able to tell they’re missing anything.

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Eggless Cookie Recipe Ingredients

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You’ll need:

  • 1½ cups of all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon of baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon of baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • ½ cup of salted sweet cream butter, softened
  • 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup of light brown sugar, tightly packed
  • ⅓ cup of granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of whole milk
  • 1¾ teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Substitutions And Additions

CHOCOLATE CHIPS: You can substitute milk chocolate, dark chocolate chips, or even chocolate chunks for semi-sweet chips in these delicious cookies.

FLOUR: You can substitute unbleached all-purpose flour for plain all-purpose flour in this easy recipe.

How To Make This Eggless Cookie Recipe

STEP ONE: Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Set dry ingredients aside.

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STEP TWO: Using either a stand mixer or a medium-sized mixing bowl and a hand mixer on high speed, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese for 2 to 2½ minutes until smooth.

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STEP THREE: Add the brown sugar, white sugar, milk, and vanilla. Continue mixing on high for another 1½ to 2 minutes until fluffy.

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STEP FOUR: Lower the mixer speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture. Mix just until well combined.

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Do not overmix your dough, or you could end up with flat cookies.

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STEP FIVE: Fold in the chocolate chips.

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STEP SIX: Cover the cookie dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

PRO TIP:

It is very important to let the dough chill before baking. This will allow the dough to firm up.

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STEP SEVEN: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

STEP EIGHT: Use a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie dough. Space the cookie dough balls 2 inches apart. Gently press the dough slightly.

Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.

PRO TIP:

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cookies at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

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How To Serve The Best Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chewy cookies would be the perfect treat for an afternoon snack for anyone who is avoiding eggs in their diet.

Add a Wendy’s Frosty or Oreo milkshake for a cool and fun drink to wash down this yummy dessert.

Two more eggless recipes include our crazy cake and mayo cake, both Depression-era delights that our readers love.

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Storing These No Egg Cookies

ON THE COUNTER: Store leftover eggless cookies in an airtight container or Ziploc bag at room temperature for up to 5 days.

IN THE FRIDGE: You can also store cookies in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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You might wonder where this chewy cookie recipe has been your entire life. This is the best eggless cookie recipe around. They are soft with perfectly crispy edges and rich bursts of chocolate throughout. Ideal for a snack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze these cookies?

This eggless recipe can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.

Can I add nuts to these cookies?

This eggless chocolate chip cookie recipe would be extra yummy with even more crunch from ½ cup of nuts in the batter.

Do these cookies really taste like regular cookies, even without the eggs?

You’ll never know the difference once you bite into them!

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This eggless cookie recipe creates soft cookies bursting with chocolate chips that are sure to satisfy your cookie craving.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 24

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Ingredients

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Set it aside.

  • Using either a stand mixer or a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on high speed, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese for 2 to 2½ minutes until smooth.

  • Add the sugars, milk, and vanilla. Continue mixing on high for another 1½ to 2 minutes until fluffy.

  • Lower the mixer speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture. Mix just until well combined.

  • Fold in the chocolate chips.

  • Cover the cookie dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie dough. Space the dough 2 inches apart. Gently press the dough slightly. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring the cookies to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Do not overmix your dough, or you could end up with flat cookies.
  • It is very important to let the dough chill before baking. This will allow the dough to firm up.
  • Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cookies at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What cookies do not contain eggs? ›

Vegan Cookies
  • Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies. Vicky Wasik. ...
  • Vegan Lactation Cookies. Vicky Wasik. ...
  • Vegan Meringue Cookies. Nik Sharma. ...
  • Homemade Oreos. Vicky Wasik. ...
  • Lemon Meltaways. Vicky Wasik. ...
  • Homemade Star Crunch. Vicky Wasik.

Do cookies taste the same without eggs? ›

The taste of the cookies won't be much affected by substituting the egg. Just so long as you don't choose anything with an overpowering taste. Once baked, you cannot taste the egg in a cookie as the flavor comes from the sugar and other ingredients.

Can you use milk instead of egg in cookies? ›

Using a 1/4 cup of milk or yogurt in place of eggs is perfect for baked goods where moisture is key, such as cakes or muffins. (Vegans can use plant-based milks or yogurt in its place.

What can replace egg in a cookie? ›

You can whisk 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of water and 2 teaspoons of baking powder together to replace each egg in baked goods like cookies, brownies or quick breads. This substitution won't impact a recipes' flavor profile the way egg substitutions like mashed banana or flaxseed might.

What can I use instead of eggs in baking? ›

Egg replacers
  1. Vinegar & baking soda. Replace 1 egg with: 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar. ...
  2. Unsweetened applesauce. Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup applesauce. ...
  3. Plain or vanilla soy yogurt. Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup yogurt. ...
  4. Silken tofu. ...
  5. Ripe banana. ...
  6. Ground flaxseed.

Is it OK to eat eggless cookie dough? ›

The risk of contracting salmonella from egg-free raw cookie dough is relatively low, but it's not impossible. This means that, usually, it's best to wait until your cookies are done baking before you enjoy them.

Is cookie dough safe without eggs? ›

This edible cookie dough recipe is made without eggs, so it is completely safe to eat unbaked! If you'd like to go a step further and really ensure there are no risks involved eating it, then you can heat-treat the flour!

What can I substitute for eggs in chocolate chip cookies? ›

Based on our experience and research on egg substitutions the most popular substitutes we found were: Applesauce, Banana, Chia Seeds and Baking Powder.

Can I use mayo instead of eggs? ›

If you have a jar of mayo in the fridge, you can use 3 tablespoons in place of one egg.

Can I use oil instead of eggs? ›

Oil is used in place of eggs for recipes where the egg is included as a Leavening Agent to make the baked goods rise. To make the replacement, mix 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil mixed with 1-1/2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon baking powder per egg.

Are any Girl Scout cookies made without eggs? ›

Along with two gluten-free options (Toffee-tastic and Caramel Chocolate Chip), there are four Girl Scout cookies made without egg or milk products—including one original flavor you might be surprised to see on the list.

Can you use mayo instead of eggs in cookies? ›

Yes, baking with a scoop of mayonnaise can improve your baked goods, and it can serve as a substitute for eggs and fats in a recipe. Sometimes.

Can I use applesauce instead of eggs in cookies? ›

Applesauce. Applesauce is a great neutral egg replacement, meaning you won't taste any apple in the final product. When subbing in applesauce for eggs, use ¼ cup for every egg your recipe calls for, and add an additional ½ teaspoon of baking powder to the dry ingredients.

How much milk replaces 1 egg? ›

Egg Substitution: In some baking recipes, eggs can be replaced with milk, especially in recipes where eggs act as a binder. For example, in pancake or waffle recipes, you can sometimes use milk instead of eggs to create a similar texture. Use 1/4 cup of milk as a substitute for each egg.

Is it bad to eat cookie dough without eggs? ›

If you're thinking that choosing an eggless cookie dough recipe makes it safer, think again. It's not just raw eggs that come with a food poisoning risk. Uncooked flour can contain illness-causing bacteria, too. Indeed, eating raw flour was linked to two recent outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing E.

Do you need an egg for cookies? ›

You can make shortbread cookies if you don't wanna use eggs. Just sugar, salt, flour, and butter are all you need.

Can you skip eggs in baking? ›

The eggs help to provide structure and stability to the cake, as well as contribute to the flavor and moisture. Without eggs, the cake may be denser and drier. Some substitutes for eggs that can be used in a cake mix include yogurt, sour cream, or mashed bananas.

How important are eggs in cookies? ›

Eggs promote puffiness and spreading in cookies, while also holding the cookie together during baking. The height and texture of the final product is determined by how much egg is incorporated into the batter. Substituting ingredients can make or break a recipe.

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