Tasty Cookie Recipes: Chocolate Chip Cookies Have Some Competition

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Cookie Recipes Non Chocolate Chip are that indulgent comfort food. While chocolate chip cookies have always been the gold standard, there’s a whole galaxy of flavors and textures out there to discover. Now, let’s explore all of the most delicious cookie recipes chock-full of flavors, nuts, fruits, spices, and zesty cookie delights that will awaken your palate and fill your kitchen with joy. Now, let’s bake those tasty cookies.

1. Old-fashioned Sugar Cookies:

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Ingredients:

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• teaspoon baking powder
•  cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 3 tablespoons sugar for decoration

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Let sit.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with grease-proof paper. In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar till well mixed. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
4. Gradually blend in dry ingredients into wet mixture.
5. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, place on ungreased cookie sheets, flatten each ball with bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven, or until golden. Let cool on wire racks.

Tip:

These cookies can be decorated with icing or sprinkles for a festive presentation!

2. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In large bowl cream butter and sugars together till smooth. Beat in eggs one at the time, then mix in the vanilla.
3. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl; then incorporate them gradually to the creamed mixture.
4. Mix in the oats and raisins.
5. Drop by big spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake 10-12 minutes in an oven or until edges are golden.

Tip:

For a twist, you can incorporate chopped nuts or use dried cranberries to add a tangy flavor.

3. Snickerdoodles:

Chocolate Chip:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 ½ cups sugar and eggs until fluffy.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
4. Combine the 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
5. Shape into balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Tip:

Add a pinch of nutmeg or use a flavored extract, such as lemon or orange, for an extra flavor.

4. Peanut Butter Cookies:

Chocolate Chip:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda into a smooth mixture.
3. Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
4. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are marginally golden.

Tip:

For a strong flavor, use crunchy peanut butter or insert several tablespoons of chopped peanuts.

5. Lemon Cookies:

Chocolate Chip:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Additional sugar for rolling

Instructions:

1. 350°F (175°C)
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3. In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar to be light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
4. Blend dry ingredients in gradually
5. Roll into balls. Roll each in the sugar and then place on the ungreased cookie sheets
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges brown

Tip :

Alternatively, the cookies can also be drizzled with a lemon glaze for that extra citrus zing.

6. No-Chocolate Almond Joy Cookies:

Chocolate Chip:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded coconut
• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Whole almonds for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, almond flour, sugar, almond milk, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt together until well combined.
3. Drop by spoonfuls onto a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.
4. Place a whole almond in the center of each cookie.
5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 min or till golden.

Tip:

Sprinkle with a little almond extract or cinnamon for an added burst of flavor.

Conclusion:

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Trying out cookie recipes beyond the normal chocolate chip cookie allows for an array of flavors and textures that will never go unnoticed, from the classic sugar cookie with its nostalgic undertones to the distinctive taste of pumpkin, which screams of warm spices, all of which are sure to please anyone and everyone. Baked on special occasions or to treat themselves, these cookies are a great way to indulge in a homemade sweet.

So, get your ingredients ready, let your creativity shine, and have fun in the kitchen! Let us know which cookie recipe is now your new favorite and happy baking!

FAQs About Non-Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes:

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1. What are some popular non-chocolate chip cookie flavors?

There are so many mouth-watering flavors! Some of the most popular non-chocolate chip cookie flavors are the old-fashioned sugar cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, snickerdoodles, peanut butter cookies, or lemon cookies. Some other interesting flavors include pumpkin spice cookies, almond joy cookies, and coconut macaroons.

2. Can I swap ingredients in cookie recipes?

Absolutely! Most cookie recipes will accommodate substitutions of ingredients. You could use almond flour or gluten-free flour as an alternative to regular flour, or even replace granulated white sugar with honey or maple syrup. Just keep in mind, this might take some tinkering to get that right texture and flavor.

3. How do I achieve chewy or softer cookies?

To have chewier or softer cookies, look for the following :

• Use more brown sugar than white as it retains moisture in the baked products
• To add extra yolk to enhance the texture of the cookies to be chewy
• Do not over mix the dough. It makes the baked cookie to be tough
• Baked shorter time to make it soft in the middle

4. How do I store other non-chocolate chip cookies that I would not like getting stale?

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To keep your cookies fresh, you should store them in an airtight container at room temperature. If you wish to keep them longer, freezing is a good option. Cookies can easily be frozen by placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet and then transferred to a freezer-safe bag or container once frozen.

5. Can mix-ins be added to non-chocolate chip cookies?

Absolutely! Mix-ins add flavor, texture. Think of nut mix-ins, dried fruit like cranberries and raisins, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, or even shredded coconut. Be sure to take into consideration just how these mix-ins may affect the consistency of your dough, so you may need to add a bit more flour.