These Chipless Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a playful nod to the traditional chocolate chip cookie, providing all the familiar flavors and textures you love but without the actual chocolate chips! This recipe focuses on the rich, buttery dough enhanced with the perfect blend of brown and granulated sugars, giving you a sweet and chewy experience in every bite. The absence of chocolate chips puts the spotlight on the subtle vanilla notes and the delightful caramel undertones of the brown sugar, making these cookies a unique treat.
Why You'll Love This: If you enjoy the dough part of chocolate chip cookies the most, then these chipless wonders are for you! They offer a pure, unadulterated cookie taste that lets you appreciate the base flavors without the distraction of chocolate. These cookies are perfect for those who prefer their treats less sweet or for anyone looking to experiment with their cookie toppings. Plus, they're incredibly versatile—serve them as is, or use them as a base for ice cream sandwiches or crumbled as a topping for puddings and other desserts.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are ideal for casual gatherings, potluck dinners, or as a fun snack for children's parties where you can let the kids decorate their own cookies. They're also great for holiday baking when you want to offer something a little different from the usual lineup. Serve them at coffee breaks or pack them as a sweet treat in lunch boxes.
Decoration Tips: Since these cookies are chipless, you have a blank canvas to get creative with toppings. Before baking, you can sprinkle them with sea salt for a sweet and salty flavor, or add a dusting of cinnamon sugar for a warm, spicy note. Post-baking, drizzle them with caramel or chocolate sauce, or even sandwich them with a layer of your favorite jam or peanut butter for extra decadence.
Ingredients:
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 65g brown sugar
- 55g granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 160g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop out the dough using a spoon or cookie scoop and place on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is space between each dough ball.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delightful chipless chocolate chip cookies as a unique twist on a beloved classic!
