No-Oven Chocolate Chip Cookies | Easy Stovetop Recipe Without Butter
Bake soft, chewy No-Oven Chocolate Chip Cookies right on your stovetop—no oven or butter required! This easy, budget-friendly recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers delicious homemade cookies in under 40 minutes. Perfect for tea time, family snacks, or hospitality moments when you need a quick, sweet treat.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons as needed
- Heavy pan with lid - 10–11 inch works well (I like to use 2 pans baking at the same time to speed up the process)
- Parchment paper or margarine & flour for greasing
- Tablespoon (for scooping dough)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- Pinch of salt (about ⅛ teaspoon)
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (or ½ cup if you prefer)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence
- A little milk or water (about 3–4 tablespoons)
- 1 tsp margarine/fat to grease pan and a little flour to dust pan (if not using parchment paper)
Instructions
- Mix the Dry IngredientsIn a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and bicarbonate of soda. Stir with a wooden spoon or sieve to evenly mix.
- Mix the Wet IngredientsIn another bowl, beat together the egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix well until smooth.
- Make the DoughGradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two batches. Switch from spoon to hands to feel the texture of the dough. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until you have a soft but not sticky dough. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the PanOption 1: Grease your pan with margarine and dust with flour. Shake off any excess.Option 2: Line the pan with parchment paper for an easier, less messy method.
- Shape the CookiesScoop out a tablespoon of dough (about 1 inch in size). Roll into a ball, place on the pan, and flatten slightly with a spoon. Leave space between cookies for spreading.
- Bake on the Stovetop Preheat pan on medium flame for 20–30 seconds. Reduce flame to the lowest setting.
- Bake for about 15 minutes. Flip cookies and bake another 10 minutes (total about 25 minutes). Adjust time depending on burner size.
- Serve and EnjoyLet your No-Oven Chocolate Chip Cookies cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk, tea, or coffee.
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Notes
Tips for Perfect No-Oven Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Use a heavy pan to prevent burning.
- Keep flame as low as possible for even baking.
- Parchment paper makes baking easier and cleaner.