Nut Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies made without any nuts — perfect for allergy-friendly snacking while keeping all the classic flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

09 - 2 cups nut-free semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Using electric mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Stir in chocolate chips with spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake 9-11 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • These cookies stay soft and chewy for days thanks to the perfect butter to sugar ratio
  • Everyone at your gathering can enjoy them without worrying about nut allergies
02 -
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading and intensifies flavor
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together properly and create better texture
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale for consistent results every single time
  • Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for evenly browned cookies