Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies are delicious, soft, and dairy-free, made without milk or butter. A simple recipe that's completely customizable, so you can add whatever you like, from walnuts to dried cranberries.

These dairy-free Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies are simple to make in just one bowl.

Perfect for an afternoon snack at work, school, or home. They're terrific with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.

And they hold up nicely for several days in a closed container. You can also keep them in your freezer for weeks.

Plus, since this recipe is made without dairy, these cookies are great for anyone following a dairy-free diet.

Also, they're extremely customizable.

What is needed to make these chocolate chip cookies?

all-purpose flour
cake flour
dairy-free margarine or vegan butter
diary-free chocolate chips (or very small chunks)
light brown sugar
white granulated sugar
large eggs
baking soda
baking powder
salt
vanilla extract or a good imitation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What makes chocolate chip cookies cakey?

Cakey chocolate chip cookies have a softer, thicker texture than traditional chewy or crispy chocolate chip cookies. The ingredients and proportions in this recipe give the cookies their soft, cake-like texture.

How do I keep cakey chocolate chip cookies soft?

Avoid overbaking the cookies. They should be set around the edges but still soft when they come out of the oven. They'll continue to firm up as they cool.

What kind of chocolate chips should I use?

You can use your favorite chocolate chips, whether they're semi-sweet, dark, or another variety. If you need the cookies to remain dairy-free, check the ingredients to make sure your chocolate chips don't contain milk or other dairy ingredients.

How should I store cakey chocolate chip cookies?

Store completely cooled cookies in a closed container at room temperature. They should hold up nicely for several days.

Can I freeze cakey chocolate chip cookies?

Yes. Place the cooled cookies in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for several weeks. Thaw them at room temperature before serving.

Can I add other mix-ins or swap out the chocolate chips?

Yes. This recipe is completely customizable, so you can add walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, or other mix-ins you enjoy.

Mix-in options...

1) Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies-

Reduce the quantity of chocolate chips to 1 cup and add 1 cup of chopped walnuts.

2) Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies-

Reduce the quantity of chocolate chips to 1 cup and add 1 cup of chopped pecans

3) Dairy-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies-

Use dairy-free chocolate chunks instead of the chocolate chips

Other possible variations:

Raisins
Dried cranberries
White chocolate chips
Chopped pistachios
...and more!

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Yield: 2 dozen

Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Simple and delicious, cookies loaded with chocolate chips and customizable to your liking. Made without milk or butter.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 37 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cake flour
• 1 cup softened dairy-free margarine or vegan butter
• 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (or very small chunks)
• ¾ cup of light brown sugar
• ½ cup white granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or a good imitation

Instructions

1. Cream the butter or margarine with the brown sugar and white sugar.
2. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
3. Add the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix well.
4. Add the chocolate chips or chunks and mix well so they are pretty much evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. Form balls to any size you like and place on baking sheets that have been lined with parchment paper.
6. Place in an oven that has been preheated to 400°F and bake for 10-14 minutes (depending on the size of the cookie) until they are just becoming a slight brown.
7. Remove from the baking sheet and let cool.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 306Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 192mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 2gSugar: 21gProtein: 4g

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