These Easy Eggless Vanilla Cookies were my first attempt to make eggless cookies when our daughter, Victoria, was diagnosed with food allergies back in 2014.
Navigating Food Allergies: Our Family’s Story
It all started the day before my daughter’s first birthday. In my excitement to celebrate, I decided to give her scrambled eggs for breakfast—seemed like a great idea at the time, right? Well, let’s just say that our morning took an unexpected turn, and we ended up in the emergency room. She had a frightening reaction, and I was scared out of my mind. At that point, we didn’t know for sure what had caused it. Was it the eggs? The cheese? Or was it just a one-time incident? We had so many questions and so few answers. So, we decided to get Victoria tested for food allergies. The results came in, and my heart sank—my sweet baby girl was highly allergic to eggs, peanuts, and nuts. Looking back, I realize how wise my little princess is and how in tune her body is. Even as a toddler, she would refuse certain foods, no matter how much I tried to encourage her to taste them. It’s almost as if her body knew to keep her safe! As her mom, I’ve always wanted her to experience the joy of all kinds of foods, so I quickly set off on a mission to find egg-free alternatives that would still be delicious. Update: My daughter, Victoria, was officially diagnosed with an egg allergy when she was two years old, back in 2014. We get her tested every year, and she’s still highly allergic to eggs, peanuts, and nuts, as well as other less common allergies, such as kiwi and watermelon. Over these years, I’ve developed many eggless recipes that have made our lives easier, and I hope they can bring some of that same comfort and joy to your family as well.
4-Ingredient Easy Eggless Vanilla Cookies
These Easy Eggless Vanilla Cookies are so delicious and easy to make! They require just four simple ingredients, which you likely have in your pantry. Be sure to try out these other traditional and delicious eggless cookie recipes. These Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies and Eggless Oatmeal Cookies are full of flavor. You would never guess they’re egg-free. We know you’ll love them!
Easy Eggless Vanilla Cookies Ingredients
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down). You’ll need:
Flour: Standard all-purpose flour works best here, skip the cake flour, bread flour and wheat flour. Salt: I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half. Brown sugar: I prefer light brown sugar for this recipe. Unsalted butter: You can also use salted butter if that is what you have handy. In that case, skip the salt called in the recipe. Pure vanilla extract: For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, try homemade vanilla extract!
How To Make This Easy Eggless Vanilla Cookies Recipe
Step 1 – Make the Dough: Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Then, add the vanilla and mix until smooth. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
Gluten-Free
Use a gluten-free, all-purpose flour blend. Look for a gluten-free flour blend specifically formulated for baking, as it will have the right combination of flours and starches to mimic the texture of wheat flour. My favorite is Better Batter Original Blend. I also like Doves Farm Freee Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, but this blend does not contain xanthan gum, so you need to add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum per cup (140 g) of gluten-free flour blend.
Dairy-Free
Butter: Use your favorite plant-based, dairy-free, or vegan butter. My favorite dairy-free butter brands for baking are:
Miyoko’s Creamery Organic Vegan Butter. Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks.
Step 2 – Shape: Scoop and roll into balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Then, use a cookie stamp or fork to press the tops down. Step 3 – Bake: Bake at 350º F (180º C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Storing & Freezing Instructions
In The Fridge: You can store your eggless vanilla cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for one week. Don’t over-mix your cookie dough, or you will end up with a dense cookie. For evenly sized cookies (better for baking), use a small spring-loaded ice cream scoop to spoon out the dough. Bake the cookies until they are JUST golden around the outside. The cookies might still look a little raw in the center, but once they cool, they will be perfect. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for just a few minutes, around 2. If you leave the cookies on the baking sheets for too long, they will continue cooking and they will be hard. In The Freezer: To keep longer, store cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag, and pop them in the freezer! They will last for up to 2 months.
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Recipe Card 📖
You’ve asked, and I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking. Originally posted in January 2014, the post content was edited to add more helpful information in October 2024; the recipe remained unchanged.
