Vanilla extract needed in chocolate chip cookies?

Is it necessary to add vanilla when making chocolate chip cookies?
Will it make a difference in taste if left out?

I am allergic to vanilla...:(

Thanks!

a Whole Foods Market Customer
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Maedl
Maedl May 4, 2013
Try adding another flavoring instead of vanilla. You could use grated orange peel or a bit of finely chopped candied ginger.
 
ATG117
ATG117 May 4, 2013
I don't think you can taste vanilla in chocolate
 
Lilly L.
Lilly L. May 4, 2013
Imitation vanilla. It's like margarin only with vanilla instead of butter. ( Sorry, that's a bad example of something it's like )
 
wssmom
wssmom October 22, 2011
I agree with sdebrango, it can be left out; that being said, i often substitute bourbon or run for vanilla in baking.
 
sdebrango
sdebrango October 22, 2011
In my opinion you can leave it out and the difference in flavor will be negligible. Vanilla always adds to the flavor but in this case leaving it out will be fine and you probably would not notice any difference.
 
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