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    Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    January 14, 2022 by Chenée Lewis

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    Dairy free chocolate chip cookies - chewy and delicious! If you want one of the best dairy free cookie recipes, you’re in the right place! And for more dairy free goodness, try my Dairy Free Banana Bread, my Almond Lemon Cookies, and my Vegan Couscous Salad with Charred Corn!

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    Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies - Chewy with Crisp Edges!

    If you want a batch of delicious chocolate chip cookies without the dairy, these dairy free cookies are calling your name! They're a simple and yummy chocolate chip cookie recipe, soft and chewy in the center with a nice crispness on the edges. And this fantastic lactose free cookies recipe contains no dairy in the butter or chocolate chips!

    stack of dairy free chocolate cookies with melted chocolate chips
    Best Dairy Free Cookie Recipes

    What is a substitute for butter in chocolate chip cookies?

    Many of the best dairy free cookies recipes are made with coconut oil, but I think you'll love these if you want more of that buttery flavor! For these chocolate chip cookies, we're using vegan butter or butter-flavored shortening! They are both made from vegetable oil, and they're both an ingredient that is easy to find in your local market. Plus, you won't miss out on any of that yummy buttery goodness!

    Do chocolate chips have dairy products in them?

    Yes, typically chocolate chips are made with milk fat, butter fat, or other types of dairy products. The key to making these dairy free chocolate cookies is to use dairy free chocolate chips! I've tried Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips and Nestlé Tollhouse Allergen-Free Chocolate Chips and both worked great!

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    Dairy Free Chocolate Cookies Ingredients

    Dairy Free Chocolate Cookies Ingredients

    • melted vegan butter - I like Earth Balance Organic vegan butter, or you can also use butter-flavored shortening. I haven't tried these dairy free chocolate chip cookies with coconut oil, so let me know if you try that instead!
    • light brown sugar - I love the rich flavor of brown sugar in these dairy free cookies!
    • egg - make sure your egg is room temperature so that the dough bakes evenly.
    • pure vanilla extract - make sure you use a good-quality pure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post on how to make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients!
    • all-purpose flour - (measured by weight or fluffed using the spoon-and-level method)
    • cornstarch - cornstarch is a secret ingredient for soft, thick cookies, and helps to keep these dairy free chocolate chip cookies chewy!
    • baking soda - reacts to the acid in the brown sugar to give just enough lift to this recipe!
    • salt - adding a bit of salt helps to bring out the flavors.
    • dairy-free chocolate chips - I like using Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips -- you can use either semi-sweet or dark chocolate.
    • flaky sea salt - this is optional, but I always like to top chocolate chip cookies with a little flaky sea salt to balance out the sweetness.
    uncooked dairy free cookie dough
    Dairy Free Cookies Dough

    Equipment

    To make these dairy free cookies, you'll want to grab a kitchen scale to help you measure your flour with perfect accuracy to get that chewy, gooey texture that you like. Also, an oven thermometer will help to correct any temperature disparities to make sure that your cookies bake perfectly. And a #30 cookie scoop helps to measure out your cookies to the exact size you'll need. You'll also want to grab a large baking sheet -- I use the Nordicware Baker's Big Sheet lined with a Silpat ¾ sheet liner. 

    Tips and F.A.Q.

    What is in non dairy chocolate chips?

    The Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips that I like to use contain dried cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, and dairy-free cocoa butter.

    stack of dairy free chocolate cookies with a bite taken out

    Are Nestle chocolate chips dairy free?

    The regular Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chips are made with milkfat, so they're not dairy free. But you can use Nestlé Tollhouse Allergen-Free Chocolate Chips in these dairy free chocolate chip cookies with great results!

    Can I turn these into vegan chocolate chip cookies?

    Absolutely! I like to use Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer for an easy substitute for eggs. Or you can make a flax egg and add that in to replace the egg!

    What cookies are dairy free?

    I've got some of the best dairy free cookie recipes for you! Try my Vegan Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies with Banana and Cacao, my Almond Lemon Cookies, or my Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies!

    dairy free chocolate chip cookies sprinkled with sea salt on a tray
    Dairy Free Cookies

    If you try this recipe, I would love it if you could leave a rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging @chenee_today on Instagram!

    More Dairy Free Recipes You'll Love

    • Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake
    • Peanut Noodle Salad
    • Nutella Baked Oats
    • Pumpkin Nice Cream
    stack of dairy free chocolate cookies with melted chocolate chips

    Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies -Chewy and Buttery!

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    Dairy free chocolate chip cookies - chewy and delicious! If you want one of the best dairy free cookie recipes, you’re in the right place! These dairy free cookies are amazing!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 121kcal
    Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

    Equipment you may need

    • measuring cups and spoons
    • mixing bowls
    • parchment paper
    • ¾ sheet baking pan
    • silicone baking mat
    • cooling rack
    • small cookie scoop

    Ingredients

    • 1⅓ cup (167 g) all purpose flour - measured by weight or fluffed using the spoon-and-level method
    • 2 teaspoon (4 g) cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
    • 8 tablespoon (112 g) vegan butter - melted (or butter-flavored shortening)
    • ¾ cup (165 g) light brown sugar - packed
    • 1 large egg - room temperature (see below for vegan substitution)
    • 1½ teaspoon (7 ml) pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup (237 g) dairy-free chocolate chips - semi-sweet or dark chocolate
    • flaky sea salt - for sprinkling (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside
      1⅓ cup all purpose flour, 2 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
    • In a large bowl, whisk melted butter or shortening with brown sugar until mixture is combined. Add egg, then vanilla, and whisk again until smooth and fluffy.
      8 tablespoon vegan butter, ¾ cup light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • Fold in dry ingredients gradually until dough comes together and is well combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
      1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
    • Use a small cookie scoop to place scoops of dough onto prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
    • Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes, or until tops of cookies are set and edges are golden brown. For soft cookies, be sure not to overbake.
    • Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
      flaky sea salt

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 cookie | Sodium: 106 mg | Calcium: 18 mg | Vitamin A: 189 IU | Sugar: 10 g | Fiber: 1 g | Potassium: 21 mg | Cholesterol: 8 mg | Calories: 121 kcal | Trans Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Fat: 6 g | Protein: 1 g | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Iron: 1 mg
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    1. Soco

      April 18, 2022 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      I ran out of milk, and tried out this recipe. We absolutely loved it. Including my significant other. Saved it to make it again I’m the future! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        April 20, 2022 at 1:07 am

        Great to hear that! Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Moop Brown

      January 23, 2022 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies look super chewy and like the perfect texture. I love the way vegan butter is used here as well

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        January 25, 2022 at 10:37 am

        Thanks so much! I love their texture too!

        Reply
    3. Silvia

      January 23, 2022 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      My husband is dairy intolerant and he loves cookies, so this recipe was just perfect for our family. Great detailed instructions and so easy to make. We will making them again and again.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        January 25, 2022 at 10:41 am

        So glad they work for your family!

        Reply
    4. Leslie

      January 22, 2022 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      This dairy-free chocolate chip cookie recipe will NOT disappoint! I especially love the addition of flaky salt on top..PERFECTION!!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        January 24, 2022 at 4:25 pm

        Thank you so much! Glad you like them!

        Reply
    5. Megan

      January 20, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are fantastic! So easy and turn out perfect! My partner demolished them. haha

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        January 25, 2022 at 10:49 am

        Lol that happens so much with these cookies! Glad you both liked them!

        Reply
    6. Adriana

      January 20, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      So lovely to be able to adjust a classic recipe to a specific diet. I didn't know vegan butter could serve well for baking. Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        January 20, 2022 at 1:10 pm

        You're very welcome!

        Reply
    7. Kathryn

      January 20, 2022 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      So happy I made these chocolate chips cookies! They were so good, chewy, and perfectly sweetened without any dairy. Can't wait to make these again 🙂

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        January 20, 2022 at 1:07 pm

        Thanks so much! Glad you liked them!

        Reply
        • Sam

          April 28, 2022 at 9:24 pm

          If using shortening, do you need to melt that too?

          Reply
          • Chenée Lewis

            May 06, 2022 at 2:39 pm

            Yes you want to melt it before adding it in! 🙂

            Reply
    8. Heather Perine

      January 19, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      Can't believe these are dairy free! So thick and chewy with the gooey middle just like I like!!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        January 20, 2022 at 10:58 am

        That's the best part! Thanks!

        Reply
    9. Lauren Michael Harris

      January 18, 2022 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      These chocolate chip cookies look amazing! We always keep dairy free butter in the house so I just need to pick up some chips and then these are happening for sure!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        January 19, 2022 at 1:31 am

        Awesome! I hope you love them!

        Reply
    10. Rebecca

      January 17, 2022 at 9:57 pm

      I've been wanting a good vegan cookie recipe and this is it!!! These cookies are amazing. They are everything you want in a chocolate chip cookie - tender, chocolaty, chewy and delicious. Thank you for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        January 19, 2022 at 1:32 am

        So glad you liked them!!

        Reply

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