Easy Beginner-Friendly No-Roll Cookies
A simple, quick, and foolproof no-roll cookie recipe perfect for beginners and busy days, delivering soft, chewy, and delicious cookies with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (270g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet preferred)
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or sturdy spoon until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Do not flatten or roll.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened butter, not melted or frozen, for proper creaming. If dough spreads too much, chill for 15-30 minutes before baking. Measure flour by spooning and leveling for best texture. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum if needed. For dairy-free or vegan, substitute butter with vegan margarine and eggs with flax eggs, and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 2
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