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    Home » Cookie Recipes

    Feb 11, 2023 by Stephanie Rutherford · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    These eggless chocolate chip cookies taste just like cookies with eggs! They are chewy cookies with crisp edges with lots of chocolate chips. These cookies use applesauce to replace the eggs. These chewy eggless chocolate chip cookies can compete with any classic cookie recipe.

    Array of eggless chocolate chip cookies.

    The goal with these eggless chocolate chip cookies was to make homemade chocolate chip cookies that don't taste like they have any egg substitutes. After perfecting it, this is that recipe! If you want crispy cookies without eggs then these egg-free chocolate chip cookies are what you are looking for!

    For more chocolate chip recipes try, Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Muffins, and Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies.

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    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • FAQ
    • Storing and Freezing
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    Why This Recipe Works

    • Easy recipe- These cookies are super simple to make and come with simple step-by-step instructions!
    • Gooey texture- These eggless cookies are just like classic chocolate chip cookies and still have that gooey texture.
    • Classic flavor- This eggless chocolate chip cookie recipe tastes just like traditional chocolate chip cookies. You can't even tell the difference.
    One cookie split in half.

    Ingredient Notes

    Here are some notes on the ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.

    • Unsalted butter- The butter needed to be melted and cooled to room temperature. Note: If the butter is too warm the cookies will spread more.
    • Brown sugar- I used light brown sugar. Dark brown sugar will work as well.
    • Chocolate chips- I recommend dark chocolate chips, but semi-sweet will work as well. If you choose to use milk chocolate chips, it will be way too sweet.
    • Sea salt flakes- This is optional, but makes the cookies taste even better! The salt pulls out the chocolate flavor and helps to balance out the sweetness.
    • Applesauce- The applesauce will act as a binder since this recipe does not have egg. Make sure you do not use sweetened applesauce as it will have too much sugar for this recipe.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Here is how to make and bake these eggless chocolate chip cookies.

    STEP 1: Dry ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, sift your all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

    STEP 2: Beat butter. In a large bowl, use a mixer (hand mixer or stand mixer) to beat the melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. It will become a pale color.

    Note: It is important to beat the butter and sugars with a mixer and not just mix them in so that it becomes airy and creamy. This will make chewier cookies and gives them more crispy edges.

    STEP 3: Combine. Add the vanilla extract and apple sauce to the butter. Mix on medium speed until they are combined. Then, add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until it is all combined.

    Whipped butter and sugar in a bowl.
    Wet ingredients in a bowl.

    STEP 4: Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

    While the oven preheats let the dough rest for 10 minutes. This will reduce the spread.

    Cookie dough in a glass bowl

    STEP 5: Scoop. Use a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoon or 2oz) to scoop 8 dough balls per baking sheet.

    Cookie dough ball on a cookie sheet.

    STEP 6: Bake cookies. Bake 1 cookie sheet at a time for 12-14 minutes until the edges are a golden brown and the middle is slightly under baked.

    STEP 7: Cool. When the cookies come out of the oven top them with extra chocolate chips and flaky sea salt. Next, let them cool in the hot pan for 5 minutes as they finish baking. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Properly measure your flour- Make sure the flour is spooned and leveled. If you stick the measuring cup directly into the flour, it will compact the flour. Compacted flour can cause the cookies to not spread.
    • If the cookies are spreading, make sure you are using parchment paper on the cookie sheet. If they are still spreading too much this could be the butter was too warm before adding the ingredients. If it still spreads too much, you chill the cookie dough balls for 10-15 minutes.
    • If you live at high altitude, add an extra 2 Tablespoons of flour. This will help with the spread.
    • The cookies should be slightly underdone, because they will continue to cook as they cool. This helps to make sure they have chewy centers.
    One eggless chocolate chip cookie.

    FAQ

    Can I make these into smaller cookies?

    Yes you can. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop 12 cookie dough balls per cookie sheet. Bake for 8-11 minutes.

    Can these cookie dough balls be frozen?

    Yes they can! Store the cookie dough balls in an airtight container or use plastic wrap. Store in the freezer for 30 days. Let the cookie dough balls thaw before baking.

    Can I chill the cookie dough overnight?

    Yes you can. However, I recommend making them into cookie dough balls first before chilling overnight. Wrap them in plastic wrap. Make sure they come to room temperature before baking.

    One eggless chocolate cookie split in half.

    Storing and Freezing

    Store the eggless chocolate chip cookies at room temperature in an airtight container up to 5 days.

    Freezing

    Freeze the baked cookies in an airtight container and freeze up to 30 days. Thaw for 1-2 hours before eating.

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    Array of eggless chocolate chip cookies.

    Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These eggless chocolate chip cookies taste just like cookies with eggs! They are chewy cookies with crisp edges with lots of chocolate chips. These cookies use applesauce to replace the eggs.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 13 mins
    Total Time 28 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 Large cookies
    Calories 329 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 cup Unsalted butter melted and cooled
    • ¾ cup Brown sugar packed light or dark
    • ¾ cup White granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup Unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 ¼ cup Dark chocolate chips can use semi-sweet instead.

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix together and set aside.
      2 ½ cups All-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon Baking soda, 1 teaspoon Salt
    • Using a large bowl with a mixer, beat the melted butter (make sure it is cooled to room temperature before using to avoid spreading), brown sugar, and sugar. Beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. It will become pale in color.
      1 cup Unsalted butter, ¾ cup Brown sugar, ¾ cup White granulated sugar
    • Add the vanilla and apple sauce. Mix on medium until combined. Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
      2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract, ½ cup Unsweetened applesauce
    • Take off the mixer and scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula. Then, add in the chocolate chips and mix until combined.
      1 ¼ cup Dark chocolate chips
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. While the oven preheats, let the dough rest for 10 minutes. This helps to prevent spread.
    • Use a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoon or 2oz), and scoop 6 cookie dough balls per cookie sheet.
    • Bake 1 sheet at a time. Bake 12-14 minutes until the edges are golden and middle is slightly underdone.
    • Top with extra chocolate chips and flakey seat salt. Let the cookies sit on the hot pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

    Notes

    Flour- Make sure flour is spooned and leveled or use a kitchen scale. Compacted flour can dry out the cookies and cause them not to spread.
    High altitude baking- Add an extra 2 tablespoon of flour.
    Pull out dairy ingredients 2 hours before baking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 234mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 358IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword chewy, chocolate chip cookies, eggless
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    1. Stephanie says

      March 07, 2023 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      My family LOVES these cookies! I've made them 4 times now and am about to make a double batch for my school. They are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. So good! They do spread quite a bit even when I've chilled the butter and dough in the refrigerator so I use a round cookie cutter to tighten them up and that always works! Thanks for another great recipe!

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    2. Lynn says

      February 17, 2023 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      Maybe a 4.7 star cookie. These were a huge hit with the roommates. The flavor and texture were both really good - perfectly chewy with just slightly crisp edges - and the recipe was quick and easy. But even having waited for the butter to cool to room temp, these spread SO much. I thought I was going to end up with a giant cookie pancake, though they did pull apart just fine after they cooled.

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