Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (2024)

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder. That phrase right there is completely something that I would have googled for or searched for in the middle of a snowstorm when I had neither in my pantry. Oh, it’s true! We went away for 4 weeks and after my Christmas baking I had neither one in my pantry. We have had such crazy weather here in Edmonton and the urge for some chocolate chip cookies hit when it was freezing cold and snowy. I was so tired after the 5 day drive home from the States that the thought of getting into the car in -30°C weather made me want to cry. So I threw caution to the wind and made them anyways.

So. Can you makechocolate chip cookies without baking soda or baking powder? Heck YAH you can and they are delicious!

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How to MakeChocolate Chip Cookies Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder.

So obviously you can tell from the photos that no one complained about them. I mean, gooey chocolate, thick chewy cookies, they were amazing. I can actually hear you wanting to call BS on me and say ” Karlynn, there is NO way those thick cookies have no lift action ingredient in them.” To that I would tell you that I have a secret weapon. A secret COOKIE weapon.

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Those of you that have been here a while know that my are the most popular cookie recipe on my website. To prove that point, my DAD makes them as his chocolate chip cookie of choice. MY DAD. That man is serious about his cookies so for him to have adopted my recipe as his go-to cookie recipe. He’s the cookie baker in the house & he’s so good at it that Mom happily handed the job over to him.Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (3)

The secret to these is cutting the butter in half so that you get thicker cookies. Then you have to under bake them to get chewy cookies. I’ve explained the science to my sister and Mom almost every time we make chewy cookies.

As long as your cookies reach 165°F in the middle, you have killed all the bacteria in the raw eggs and you are fine to eat them. That’s all. There is no need to worry about your cookies if they are gooey in the middle.Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (4)

That’s another cookie secret. All you have to hit is that 165 °F and then your cookies are safe to eat. At that temperature they are so wonderfully ooey, gooey and chewy!

Hmm. I’m a poet and I didn’t even know it. Ooooey gooooey chewy.

Eh. I’ve hardly had any coffee this morning, bear with me.Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (5)

So there are the secrets to making the chocolate chip cookies recipe without baking soda or baking powder. I can’t lie and say that they are as good as the ones using baking soda however since those are the BEST chocolate chip cookies, so there is no comparison. These cookies are seriously great and you won’t be wasting your ingredients on them, which is all that anyone really needs to know.

Happy baking! I hope that I’ve helped someone out with my answer to the cookie problem!

If you are looking for other cookie recipes try these:

Giant Bacon Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

The Perfect Stuffed Cookie Recipe

Love,

Karlynn

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Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
8 minutes
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Servings
36
Calories
146
Author
Karlynn Johnston

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • 1 cup of packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups of all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt if using unsalted butter
  • 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 °F.

  • Cream together your butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and vanilla, mixing thoroughly. Beat in the flour and salt.

  • When that is done, fold in the two cups of chocolate chips by hand, and prepare to put them on some parchment paper lined cookie sheets.

  • Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto the baking sheets.

  • Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and slightly underdone. Cool on the sheets completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 146kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 93mg, Potassium: 76mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 95IU, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 1.1mg

All calories and info are based on a third party calculator and are only an estimate. Actual nutritional info will vary with brands used, your measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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  1. Delicious says

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    They were so good! Just leave them in for a little longer and in the middle of the baking press them down just a little bit. This makes dough a good cookie for no baking powder or soda.Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (13)

  2. Anna says

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    These are very good thank you for the recipe!Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (14)

  3. Trina says

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    well you did look up , “no baking powder, no baking soda” what do you rude ass ppl expect. Gourmet with no ingredients. 😂
    for what was used they weren’t bad. more like a soft chewy sugar cookie.
    and thank you for the recipe and your time.
    Not everyone can afford to buy 50 different ingredients for cookies. and the people who ate the cookies ate them ALL. 😀

  4. Kels says

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    These cookie were great! I used cold butter to allow for some carmalization! Once baked 12-15 mins the cookies came out perfect crisp on the bottoms and chewy and a little doughy!

    Also if you guys are going to be so rude at least provide a little context not just these are trash. These cookies do not have baking soda or powder in them so you will not get the texture you are use too.

    As with most recipes you can add more vanilla or cinnamon or almond flavoring!Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (15)

  5. Tj says

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    Jeez guys why is everyone going so hard

  6. Lauren says

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    I actually really like this recipe. They are a bit doughy, but once cooled it makes for a cookie that stays soft!!Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (16)

    • Bryan Pully says

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      I’ve been a Chef for 29 years! These cookies are WONDERFUL! I was skeptical myself but having neither of missing ingredients in my house at the time I tried it anyway. We were blown away and ate every single one. As sow
      One said they were crisp on the bottom and chewy and gooey inside. It is my opinion that they are even better than the “real thing” the consistency was superb!Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (17)

  7. ELIE JONES says

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    absolutely disgusting i hated the texture and flavor.

  8. Keira says

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    If you are drunk and out of ingredients they aren’t bad, otherwise just make a different recipeChocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (18)

  9. Deja says

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    WORST COOKIES EVER!!! they are so doughy and bland. Don’t ever pick up a measuring cup to bake again. wowww. i should’ve read the reviews beforehand. absolutely disgusting.Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (19)

    • K says

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      Your miserable

      • Cookies says

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        Can you please explain why you said this.

  10. Brittney says

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    I made these tonight and I think they were great and I don’t even eat sweets. I also used regular chocolate chips and salted butter. I also cooked them for 15 minutes instead of 8-10. The 10 minutes didn’t seam at all done.Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (20)

  11. Alexandria Curtis says

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    This is garbage. Don’t ever bake again.

    • Awful says

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      Wow I wish I had read the reviews beforehand…this recipe is absolute trashChocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (21)

  12. Bakesbyk says

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    Just don’tChocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder (22)

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FAQs

What happens if you don t use baking powder or baking soda in cookies? ›

Without baking soda or baking powder, these cookies will remain a little flatter then other recipes but because of the eggs and creaming of the butter and sugars in this recipe they will still puff up a little in the oven. They will have crispy edges and a soft, chewy center.

Can you bake without baking soda or powder? ›

If you find yourself without baking powder or baking soda (and you're not making a super complex recipe), try using egg whites. "The proteins in egg whites lend physical structure to the baked product," explains Gan, who recommends starting with two egg whites per teaspoon of baking soda.

What is a substitute for baking soda in chocolate chip cookies? ›

There are several pantry-friendly ingredients that you can use as baking soda substitutes, including egg whites, self-rising flour and even club soda. Or, you can use baking powder - and even a couple of extremely scientific sounding items that perhaps you just happen to have lying around - baker's ammonia anyone?

What happens if you forget baking powder in chocolate chip cookies? ›

Baking powder, in particular, is one of those ingredients you can easily run out of without noticing, but when it comes to baking, it does a very particular job, and can be difficult to replace. Most baked goods need a leavening agent to make them rise, and if you leave it out, your cake or your cookies will fall flat.

What can replace baking powder? ›

8 Substitutes for Baking Powder to Use When You Run Out
  • Cream of Tartar and Baking Soda.
  • Lemon Juice and Baking Soda.
  • Buttermilk and Baking Soda.
  • Molasses and Baking Soda.
  • Yogurt and Baking Soda.
  • Vinegar and Baking Soda.
  • Club Soda.
  • Self-Rising Flour.
Aug 23, 2023

What is a substitute for baking powder in cookies? ›

9 Baking Powder Substitutes
  • Baking Soda and Cream of Tartar. With this combination, you're essentially mixing up your own baking powder. ...
  • Buttermilk and Baking Soda. ...
  • Whipped Egg Whites. ...
  • Club Soda or Pop. ...
  • Baking Soda and Yogurt. ...
  • Baking Soda and Vinegar. ...
  • Baking Soda and Molasses. ...
  • Baking Soda and Lemon Juice.
Feb 20, 2024

What happens if you make something without baking soda? ›

You could leave baking soda out of your recipe, but remember, the end product won't be the same. Your cookies will probably be flat and your pancakes won't be light and fluffy. They'll still taste good, but you'll notice textural changes.

How to make baking powder? ›

How to prepare baking powder. To make baking powder, combine half a teaspoon of cream of tartar and a quarter teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda. This provides the equivalent of one teaspoon of baking powder. To make self-raising flour add one teaspoon of baking powder (or equivalent homemade) to 110g plain flour.

Can I use cornstarch instead of baking powder? ›

Using Cornstarch and Baking Powder Interchangeably

Interestingly, cornstarch can be a component of homemade baking powder. If there's baking soda and cream of tartar in your pantry as well, you're in luck. You can actually create a substitute that's pretty close to what you'd buy off the shelf.

What happens if you don't add baking soda to sugar cookies? ›

If you don't put baking soda in cookies the cookies don't rise the small amount they need to and they turn out flat.

Should you use baking soda or baking powder in chocolate chip cookies? ›

Baking powder is likely your best bet if you are in the mood for a light, fluffy cookie. However, when the craving hits for something chewier and denser, like chocolate chip cookies, reach for that box of baking soda to create your perfect batch.

Do chocolate chip cookies use baking soda or powder? ›

YES!!! Many cookie recipes call for both baking soda and baking powder, like this Chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe and these Funfetti Cookies.

What ingredient makes a cookie chewy? ›

Cornstarch gives the cookies that ultra soft consistency we all love. Plus, it helps keep the cookies beautifully thick. We use the same trick when making shortbread cookies. Egg yolk: Another way to promise a super chewy chocolate chip cookie is to use an extra egg yolk.

What is a substitute for 1 teaspoon of baking powder? ›

To substitute 1 teaspoon of baking powder: Combine 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar or 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.

Do cookies always need baking powder? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

Are cookies OK without baking powder? ›

Expect about one teaspoon per five ounces of flour; thin and crispy cookies may need a little less, thick and chewy cookies may need a little more. Even without baking powder, a well-aerated dough will still puff with steam. If that supply cuts off before the cookies set, a soft dough will collapse in on itself.

What ingredient makes cookies rise? ›

Baking Powder. The type of leavening you use in your cookies doesn't just help them rise while baking, it affects their texture and structure too. Baking soda in cookies yields a denser cookie with craggy tops, while baking powder causes cookies to rise higher during baking for a cakier texture.

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