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A close-up of soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies resting on a wire cooling rack with chocolate chips scattered around.

Soft Chewy Dairy-free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in these incredibly soft and chewy dairy-free chocolate chip cookies, featuring a perfect balance of sweetness and rich chocolate. They're so good, no one will guess they're dairy-free!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free butter sticks, softened (e.g., Miyoko's Kitchen Cultured Vegan Butter or Earth Balance Vegan Butter Sticks)
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil (e.g., canola, vegetable, or melted refined coconut oil)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups dairy-free chocolate chips (e.g., Enjoy Life brand)

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer (handheld or stand)
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Small ice cream scoop (1.5-2 tbsp)

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened dairy-free butter, neutral oil, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  2. Add the large egg and egg yolk, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape and develop flavor.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5-2 tbsp each) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. A small ice cream scoop works perfectly for this.
  3. Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still look slightly soft. For extra chewiness, underbake slightly.
  4. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Notes

For the best soft and chewy texture, ensure your dairy-free butter is truly softened, not melted. Using room temperature eggs also helps with emulsification. If you don't have an egg yolk, you can use two whole large eggs, but the yolk adds extra richness and chewiness. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.