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Top-down view of golden-brown chocolate chip cookies without baking soda on parchment paper, with melted chocolate chips and a glass of milk on a rustic wooden table.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Baking Soda or Baking Powder

Bettie Bakes
Enjoy delicious chocolate chip cookies without baking soda or baking powder. Discover how to make it with alternative ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet or cookie tray
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar (if using), and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined—avoid overmixing.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Despite lacking traditional leavening agents, the cookies have a delightful, chewy, and rich texture. To keep them tender, avoid overmixing the dough. Chilling the dough before baking helps control spreading for the perfect texture. You can customize the cookies by adding nuts or your favorite spices.
Nutrition info per serving (assuming 8 servings) :
  • Calories: ~200 kcal
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 18g
  • Protein: 2g
Note: These approximate values vary based on specific ingredient brands and portion sizes.