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December 15, 2022 Current Favorites

Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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4 chocolate chip cookies without butter stacked on a tan plate.
dairy free chocolate chip cookies in a wood box lined with cheesecloth.

Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies will be your new go-to. They're soft, chewy, and full of rich chocolate flavor. You only need 5 main ingredients and 20 minutes to bake a batch of the best dairy free cookies ever!

dairy free chocolate chip cookies in a wood box lined with cheesecloth.
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  • The Best Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Why You'll Love These Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Ingredient Notes And Substitutions
  • How To Make Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Expert Dairy Free Baking Tips
  • Serving And Storing Instructions
  • Frequently Asked Questions
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The Best Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are the absolute BEST dairy free chocolate chip cookies. They're so soft, chewy, filled with rich chocolate, and bake in under 10 minutes.

Made with 5 main ingredients, these no chill chocolate chip cookies will be your new go-to recipe. You'll need just one bowl, a wooden spoon, and 20 minutes total to whip up a batch.

Bake these for an after school snack, or a weeknight dessert for the family and you're sure to be everyone's favorite. You can even make these for your holiday cookie exchange and no one will be able to tell they're dairy free.

If you need more dairy free baked goods try out these dairy free brownies, dairy free banana bread, or these vanilla dairy free cupcakes!

Why You'll Love These Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • They're dairy free and can be made gluten free
  • There is only 5 main ingredients needed
  • Dairy free chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy
  • No chilling required
  • Made in one bowl
  • They take 20 minutes from start to finish

Ingredient Notes And Substitutions

*Full ingredients list and measurements can be found in the recipe card below*

ingredients for dairy free chocolate chip cookies labeled with black text.
  • Coconut Oil: I like using coconut oil for dairy free baking because it's a healthy fat, and isn't full of highly process ingredients. Personally, I use unrefined coconut oil, but you can use refined coconut oil if you don't want to taste any coconut flavor
  • Brown sugar: The brown sugar ensures these cookies are chewy and flavorful. I don't suggest substituting with white sugar because they will be crispier
  • Egg: Eggs act as a binder for the cookie dough and also add moisture. You can try and use a flax egg if you want to make these vegan.
  • Flour: I make my dairy free chocolate chip cookies with all purpose flour, however you can use a gluten free 1:1 flour if you'd like. I like using King Arthur or Bob's Red Mill
  • Cornstarch: This helps the cookies to bake up softer and more tender than regular cookies, but you can substitute with flour if you don't have any
  • Chocolate: For the chocolate you will need dairy free chocolate chips as well as vegan dark chocolate. For the chocolate chips I like the brand Enjoy Life and vegan chocolate bars can be found in most grocery stores. You can also regular chocolate chips if not dairy free

How To Make Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

1: Cream together the coconut oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract

creamed coconut oil, brown sugar, and an egg in a glass bowl.

2: Gently mix in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt

dairy free cookie dough in a glass bowl.

3: Gently fold in the chocolate chips

chocolate chips on cookie dough in a glass bowl.

4: Scoop and bake for 8-10 minutes and finish with a sprinkle of sea salt

Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies baked on parchment lined baking sheet.

Expert Dairy Free Baking Tips

  • Use coconut oil that is at room temperature, but not melted
  • If you don't want to taste any coconut flavor, use refined coconut oil
  • Do not over mix the chocolate chip cookie dough or the cookies will be tough once baked
  • Before baking, top the cookie dough balls with extra chocolate for that 'bakery style' look
  • Bake 8-10 minutes only, they'll look under done but the residual heat from the baking sheet will finish them to perfection

Serving And Storing Instructions

You can serve dairy free chocolate chips on their own with a glass of almond milk, but they're also really great with a mug of dairy free hot chocolate or dairy free eggnog.

To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature. You can also freeze baked and cooled chocolate chip cookies in a freezer safe bag for up to three months.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good substitute for butter in chocolate chip cookies?

Most of the time you can use a dairy free butter in any chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can also try using coconut oil, but the texture will be a little bit different if the recipe isn't designed for it.

What chocolate products are dairy free?

As long as the chocolate products don't contain any sort of milk fat or milk solid you're usually good. Some may say "Cocoa Butter," but that isn't any sort of dairy product, it comes from the fat of the cacao bean.
Here are some of my favorite dairy free chocolate brands:
-HU
-Alter Eco
-Endangered Species
-Green and Black's

Are Nestle chocolate chips dairy free?

Nestle semi sweet chocolate chips contain milkfat so they're not diary free, but they do have an allergen free variety you may be able to find at Walmart.

Where can I buy dairy free chocolate chips?

You should be able to find dairy free chocolate chips in the baking aisle of your local grocery store. I usually use Enjoy Life, but if you can't find them you can always chop up a dark chocolate bar.

Can I make these gluten free?

I have not tested them myself, but you should be about to use a 1:1 gluten free all purpose flour.

Do I need to chill the cookie dough?

No, there is no need to chill this cookie dough. As with most of my cookies, I prefer them to be baked immediately so there's minimal time between making and eating dessert.

4 chocolate chip cookies without butter stacked on a tan plate.

More Dairy Free Desserts

  • Dairy free banana bread
  • Dairy free blueberry muffins
  • Vegan cookie dough
  • Dairy free eggnog

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Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies will be your new go-to. They're soft, chewy, and full of rich chocolate flavor. You only need 5 main ingredients and 20 minutes to bake a batch of the best dairy free cookies ever!

  • Author: Nicole Radcliffe
  • Prep Time: 8 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 15 Cookies 1x
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup room temperature coconut oil (about 70 degrees F )
  • 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg- room temperature
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch (substitute with flour if needed)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅔ cup dairy free chocolate chips
  • Sea salt- for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature coconut oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together until well mixed and creamy
  3. Next, add the flour, cornstarch (if using), baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients and gently mix until there are no traces of flour
  4. Use a rubber spatula to fold the dairy free chocolate chips into the cookie dough
  5. Roll the cookie dough into 2 tablespoon size balls and place 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown
  7. Carefully pull the baking sheet out of the oven, sprinkle with sea salt, and allow cookies to cool on it for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Notes

  • Use coconut oil that is at room temperature, but not melted
  • If you don't want to taste any coconut flavor, use refined coconut oil
  • Do not over mix the chocolate chip cookie dough or the cookies will be tough once baked
  • Before baking, top the cookie dough balls with extra chocolate for that 'bakery style' look
  • Bake 8-10 minutes only, they'll look under done but the residual heat from the baking sheet will finish them to perfection
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Or freeze cooled cookies for up to 3 months

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  1. Arfeen says

    December 30, 2022 at 10:11 am

    the perfect recipe for chocolate lovers.

    ★★★★★

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    • Nicole Radcliffe says

      December 30, 2022 at 11:48 am

      I'm so glad you liked them! They were a huge hit this Christmas with my family as well 🙂

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