Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder

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4.2

291 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 mins

  • Servings

    36

  • Calories

    146 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder

This chocolate chip cookie recipe skips baking soda and baking powder, relying on creamed butter and sugar to create a light, tender cookie. The dough includes brown and granulated sugars for a balanced sweetness and moisture, with vanilla and eggs enriching the flavor and texture. Folding in plenty of semi-sweet chocolate chips gives bursts of chocolate throughout each cookie. Baking at 350°F for 8-10 minutes yields cookies with golden edges and a slightly soft center, making them an approachable classic treat.

Description

The Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder uses the traditional creaming method to incorporate air into the dough and provide some rise without chemical leaveners. Brown sugar adds moisture and a hint of caramel flavor, complemented by the granulated sugar's sweetness. Eggs and vanilla contribute to the dough's richness and aroma. The two cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips folded in by hand ensure that chocolate is evenly distributed, creating pockets of melted chocolate in each bite. Baking the cookies until golden brown but slightly underdone helps maintain a tender, chewy center while ensuring the edges have a slight crispness. Cooling the cookies completely on the baking sheets allows them to set properly without becoming overly hard.

This cookie can be served as a snack, dessert, or accompaniment to milk or coffee. The absence of baking soda or powder makes these cookies suitable for those seeking a more straightforward ingredient list without impacting the classic chocolate chip cookie experience.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt if using unsalted butter
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
  2. Cream together your butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla, mixing thoroughly. Beat in the flour and salt.
  3. When that is done, fold in the two cups of chocolate chips by hand, and prepare to put them on some parchment paper lined cookie sheets.
  4. Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto the baking sheets.
  5. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and slightly underdone. Cool on the sheets completely.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 93mg (4%) Potassium 76mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Potassium 76mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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