Cookies Without Eggs (Soft & Chewy Eggless Chocolate Chip)
You can make soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies completely without eggs — and you don’t need a special replacer. A few tablespoons of milk plus the butter do everything eggs would: bind the dough and keep it tender. Whether you’re out of eggs, allergic, or baking vegan-ish, these come out just like the classic. Below the recipe, the best egg substitutes for any cookie.
The Quick Version
- No eggs, no replacer — 3 tbsp milk binds the dough.
- Still soft and chewy thanks to brown sugar and butter.
- Easy swaps: applesauce, mashed banana, or a flax egg also work.
- Safe to nibble? Heat-treat the flour first.
How to make them
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream ¾ cup butter with the sugars, then beat in 3 tbsp milk and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, baking soda and salt to a soft dough, then fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Scoop 2-tbsp balls onto a lined sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden. Cool on the sheet 5 minutes.
Best egg substitutes for cookies (per egg)
- 3 tbsp milk or water — neutral, best for chocolate chip.
- ¼ cup applesauce — adds moisture and a touch of sweetness.
- ¼ cup mashed banana — great in oatmeal cookies.
- Flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water, rested 5 min) — for vegan cookies.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make cookies without eggs?
Yes — a few tablespoons of milk plus butter bind the dough. No eggs and no special replacer needed; they stay soft and chewy.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Per egg: 3 tbsp milk/water, ¼ cup applesauce, ¼ cup mashed banana, or a flax egg.
Are eggless cookies safe to eat raw?
No raw-egg risk, but heat-treat the flour (microwave to 165°F or bake 5 minutes) to make the dough safe to nibble.
Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C). Cream the butter and both sugars until fluffy, then beat in the milk and vanilla.
- Mix in the flour, baking soda and salt until a soft dough forms, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop 2-tablespoon balls onto a lined sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden. Cool on the sheet 5 minutes – they firm up as they cool.
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