Nut Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies without nuts for allergy-friendly treats with classic flavor.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1 tsp baking soda

03 - 1/2 tsp salt

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 tsp pure vanilla extract

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

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 an electric mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.

04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

06 - Stir in chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout dough.

07 - Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies approximately 2 inches apart.

08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.

09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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The texture is exactly what you want from a classic cookie crispy edges giving way to a soft chewy center
Nobody will notice these are nut-free they just taste like really good chocolate chip cookies
The dough comes together in under 15 minutes so you can have fresh cookies fast

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Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking makes them even chewier and prevents excessive spreading
Look for chocolate chips specifically labeled nut-free since cross-contamination can happen in factories
These freeze beautifully either as dough balls or baked cookies so you can always have some ready

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