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Chocolate Chip Cookies with Apple Cider Vinegar

Published: Jun 29, 2022 · Modified: Sep 5, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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These chocolate chip cookies with apple cider vinegar are my go to cookie recipe. They come out perfect each time. The addition of ACV results in a thick and soft chocolate chip cookie with crisp edges.

chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper

I am a firm believer that cookies make everything better. My all time favorite cookies are chocolate chip and I love to put a new spin on an old favorite. The addition of apple cider vinegar to the dough really takes these cookies to the next level.

chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper

These are an easy cookie recipe to make that use common pantry ingredients. They are soft, sweet, and buttery. This is a great cookie recipe to make over and over.

chocolate chip cookie on parchment paper
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  • Ingredients needed
  • What does apple cider vinegar do in baking?
  • Can you taste the vinegar in these cookies?
  • Equipment needed
  • How to make
  • Tips
  • How to store leftovers
  • Variations
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies with Apple Cider Vinegar

Ingredients needed

ingredients needed to make chocolate chip cookies with apple cider vinegar

For these cookies, you will need:

  • All purpose flour: The base of the cookie dough.
  • Salt: You will need just half of a teaspoon of salt.
  • Baking powder: To help the cookies rise.
  • Sugar and brown sugar: To sweeten the cookies.
  • Unsalted butter: I recommend using unsalted butter so you can control the amount of salt going into the cookies. Salted butter often times can have more water which can effect the recipe.
  • Egg: You’ll need one large egg.
  • Vanilla extract: If possible, I recommend using pure vanilla extract.
  • Chocolate chips: I used semi-sweet but milk or dark chocolate also work.
  • Apple cider vinegar: You will need just one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.

What does apple cider vinegar do in baking?

Vinegar reacts to baking soda and causes the dough to become more active (like those volcanoes you did as a kid). The mixture becomes carbon dioxide and it gives the cookies a little lift and it helps prevent the cookies from spreading.

Can you taste the vinegar in these cookies?

Because there is just a small amount used, you will not be able to taste it.

Equipment needed

You will need a baking sheet, mixer, and large mixing bowl.

How to make

step by step guide on how to make the cookie dough for chocolate chip cookies with apple cider vinegar

In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder). Stir well with a large spoon.

Next, add in your wet ingredients (butter, egg, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar). Mix with a hand or stand mixer until well combined.

Stir in the chocolate chips with a large spoon.

Chill the dough for at least one hour then roll the dough into balls (about 2 ½ tablespoons of dough).

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring.

Tips

  • Be sure to chill your dough. Chilling the dough will help keep the cookies from spreading.
  • Measure your flour correctly. Fluff your flour and then spoon it into the measuring cup. Use a butter knife to level it off. Do not scoop and pack.
  • Do not melt the butter, just bring it to room temperature.

How to store leftovers

Store any leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container. Cookies will be good for four days after making.

Variations

  • Try adding white chocolate chips, M&Ms, or Andes Mints pieces instead of chocolate chips.
  • Add walnuts or pecans, if desired.

Other chocolate chip cookie recipes:

  • Copycat Great American Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Copycat Subway Cookies
  • Copycat Otis Spunkmeyer Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies with Honey
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Apple Cider Vinegar

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Apple Cider Vinegar

Audrey
These chocolate chip cookies with apple cider vinegar are my go to cookie recipe. They come out perfect each time. The addition of ACV results in a thick and soft chocolate chip cookie with crisp edges.
4.91 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Chill Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 18 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 262 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (½ cup is 1 stick)
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder). Stir well with a large spoon.
  • Next, add in your wet ingredients (butter, egg, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar). Mix with a hand or stand mixer until well combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips with a large spoon.
  • Chill the dough for at least one hour then roll the dough into balls (about 2 ½ tablespoons of dough).
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only.
The dough may be crumbly but it should form together when you form your cookie dough balls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 236IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. James A says

    January 23, 2025 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe, though, I also added an egg and a bit more butter. Absolutely delicious, well-formed with a perfect texture. ALSO kudos to your website! It’s so much easier than virtually all others to use due to its total lack of annoying pop-up ads. Thanks for thinking of your subscribers instead of advertisers.

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  2. COLLEEN says

    May 16, 2023 at 7:42 am

    I had to add an extra egg because the mixture was very dry. Did I do something wrong?

    Reply
    • Audrey says

      May 16, 2023 at 10:04 am

      The dough should be crumbly but it should form together when you mold the cookie dough balls.

      Reply
  3. Alexandra says

    July 01, 2022 at 8:40 am

    5 stars
    These cookies were absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    July 01, 2022 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    Great cookies to bake with kids and have fun, thanks!

    Reply
  5. Amy Liu Dong says

    July 01, 2022 at 7:23 am

    5 stars
    I love chocolate and cookies and when you combine them with each other, it’s definitely an instant favorite. It’s like the saying “It takes two to tango”. These chocolate cookies look absolutely delicious.

    Reply
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