Chocolate Chipless Cookies
These soft and chewy Chocolate chipless cookies use the same buttery dough as chocolate chip cookies but without the chocolate. Perfect for those who prefer cookies without chocolate or don’t have chocolate chips on hand. Enjoy the classic cookie taste in a simple, delicious form.
To make the best brown butter chocolate chipless cookies, start with rich, buttery dough. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor, even without chocolate chips.
“Enjoy the buttery goodness of these soft, chewy cookies without the chocolate.”
But my previous easy Gf Sugar Cookies Recipe with a few ingredients is also very delicious.
Ingredients for Chocolate Chipless Cookies
You’ll need the usual chocolate chip cookie ingredients, minus the chocolate. These basic pantry staples are likely already in your kitchen. Here’s your list:
- Unsalted Butter: Allows you to control the salt and ensures even browning. Brown the butter for a nutty, deep flavor.
- Sugar: Use a mix of brown and white sugar for the best taste.
- Eggs: One egg and one egg yolk for a soft, chewy texture.
- Vanilla Extract: Essential for flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: Creates a tender, hearty crumb. Measure carefully, adding the first cup, then the remaining 3/4 cup gradually.
- Salt: Necessary to balance the sweetness and enhance flavor.
How to Make Brown Butter for Chocolate Chipless Cookies
If you haven’t tried brown butter yet, you must. It adds amazing complexity to recipes.
- Melt the Butter: Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan.
- Whisk Constantly: Whisk the butter as it melts to ensure even heating. It will start to foam as it melts.
- Monitor Closely: Keep a close eye on the butter. Do not walk away. It will change from yellow to a deeper golden hue and finally to light brown. The smell will be toasty and nutty.
- Remove from Heat: As soon as it turns light brown, take it off the heat to prevent burning.
- Cool: Transfer the butter to a bowl and let it cool before using in your recipe.
Equipment
Here’s what you’ll need to make your chocolate chipless cookies:
- Cookie Sheet: A flat baking tray to bake the cookies evenly.
- Parchment Paper Sheets: Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cookie Scoops: Use these to portion out your dough evenly for uniform cookies.
- Mixing Bowl: A large bowl to combine all your ingredients.
- Rubber Spatula: Handy for mixing the dough and scraping down the sides of the bowl.
Tips for the Best Chewy Chocolate Chipless Cookies
Cookies are straight forward, but a few tricks can help ensure they turn out perfect every time:
- Don’t Overmix the Dough: Overmixing can develop more gluten, leading to tough or dry cookies. Mix just until the flour is incorporated and no streaks remain.
- Go Heavy on the Vanilla: Without chocolate, enhance the flavors of brown sugar, vanilla, and brown butter. Use pure vanilla extract and don’t be afraid to use a generous amount.
- Underbake Slightly: Cookies continue to cook as they cool. Take them out when they’re still a little gooey in the middle to keep them soft and chewy.
What Makes This Chocolate Chipless Cookies Recipe Different
This recipe is a twist on my original Chocolate Chip Cookie with a few tweaks:
- Chill the Dough: Since there’s no chocolate, freeze the dough for 20 minutes to help it keep its shape and prevent spreading.
- Higher Oven Temperature: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for golden brown, crispy cookies.
- Flaky Salt: Sprinkle flaky salt on the dough before baking to enhance flavor without overpowering it.
- Dark Brown Sugar: Use dark brown sugar for a richer taste.
How to Brown Butter
When you brown butter, it creates a nutty aroma and deep, caramelized taste, adding complexity to your baked goods.
Here are tips and tricks for browning butter. It’s easier than you think.
- Choose the Right Pan: Use a light-colored pan to gauge the butter’s color accurately as it browns.
- Cut Butter into Even Pieces: Smaller, uniform pieces melt more evenly.
- Melt Over Low Heat: Place the butter in the pan and melt it over low to medium-low heat for even cooking without burning.
- Swirl the Pan: Swirl occasionally to prevent burning and to check for brown bits forming at the bottom.
- Watch for Foam: The butter will foam as water evaporates.
- Keep an Eye on the Color: The butter will turn golden and develop brown specks. The nutty aroma signals it’s almost done. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from Heat: Once golden brown and nutty-smelling, immediately remove from heat. Residual heat will continue cooking the butter.
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Soft And Chewy Chocolate Chipless Cookies Recipe 2024
Ingredients
- You’ll need the usual chocolate chip cookie ingredients minus the chocolate. These basic pantry staples are likely already in your kitchen. Here's your list:
- Unsalted Butter: Allows you to control the salt and ensures even browning. Brown the butter for a nutty deep flavor.
- Sugar: Use a mix of brown and white sugar for the best taste.
- Eggs: One egg and one egg yolk for a soft chewy texture.
- Vanilla Extract: Essential for flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: Creates a tender hearty crumb. Measure carefully, adding the first cup, then the remaining 3/4 cup gradually.
- Salt: Necessary to balance the sweetness and enhance flavor.
Instructions
- If you haven’t tried brown butter yet, you must. It adds amazing complexity to recipes.
- Melt the Butter: Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan.
- Whisk Constantly: Whisk the butter as it melts to ensure even heating. It will start to foam as it melts.
- Monitor Closely: Keep a close eye on the butter. Do not walk away. It will change from yellow to a deeper golden hue and finally to light brown. The smell will be toasty and nutty.
- Remove from Heat: As soon as it turns light brown, take it off the heat to prevent burning.
- Cool: Transfer the butter to a bowl and let it cool before using in your recipe.
