Making cookie dough without eggs is possible, and there are various egg substitutes you can use. Eggs are commonly used in cookie dough recipes to provide moisture, structure, and binding. When omitting eggs, you'll need to use alternatives that serve similar purposes. Here's a simple recipe for eggless cookie dough:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or any mix-ins of your choice, like nuts or dried fruit)
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined and creamy.
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until you get a smooth cookie dough consistency. If the dough appears too dry, you can add a splash more milk, a tablespoon at a time.
Fold in the chocolate chips or any other mix-ins you prefer.
Once the cookie dough is ready, you can use it as you would with traditional cookie dough. You can roll it into balls, flatten them slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Keep in mind that since this dough doesn't contain eggs, you can safely taste the dough before baking to adjust the sweetness or flavor according to your preference.
Remember that the absence of eggs might result in a slightly different texture compared to traditional cookie dough, but it should still yield delicious cookies. Enjoy your eggless cookie dough!