To make these cookies eggless for your friend, you can try substituting the egg with a suitable egg replacer. There are several options available, such as mashed bananas, applesauce, yogurt, or commercial egg replacers. Since the egg in this recipe acts as a binding agent, you’ll want to choose a substitute that can provide similar binding properties.
Here’s a revised version of your recipe without the egg:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100g) butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, vanilla essence, and any chosen egg substitute (e.g., mashed banana, applesauce, or yogurt).
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then add them to the wet ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips/chunks and nuts (if using).
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Scoop the chilled dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
By using an egg replacer, you can maintain the structure and texture of your beloved cookies while making them suitable for your friend’s dietary preferences.
