These Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are a must-try for anyone looking for a dairy-free, plant-based dessert that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Soft, chewy, and packed with rich, melty chocolate chips, these cookies are the perfect treat for vegans and non-vegans alike. With simple ingredients, you can whip them up in no time and enjoy a classic favorite with a vegan twist.
To get started, preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
In another bowl, cream together vegan butter (or coconut oil) and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in a splash of vanilla extract and a plant-based milk (such as almond or oat milk) to achieve the perfect consistency. Mix well until everything is combined.
Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until fully combined. Then, fold in your vegan chocolate chips. If you prefer a more decadent cookie, you can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. Gently press each dough ball down with your fingers to flatten slightly.
Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Once done, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying true to a plant-based lifestyle. The combination of soft, chewy texture and melty chocolate makes each bite irresistible. Whether you’re enjoying them with a glass of plant-based milk or as a treat for a gathering, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your vegan dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds mixed with 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseeds with water and let it sit for a few minutes to thicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, cane sugar, vanilla extract, and flaxseed mixture until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
These cookies burnt on the bottom. I think my oven is messed up. Worth trying again.
I LOVE CHOCOLATE! These were too sweet for me though. Maybe less sugar?
YUM!! Love that these are healthy! 🥳
First time baking vegan cookies, and it’s just okay. I guess I prefer regular ones.
Yummy! But I didn’t know how to get the flaxstuff to work. Can someone help?
Getting the flax thing to work is easy! Just make sure you let it sit long enough to thicken. It’s like magic! 😊
I used flax once and it was all gooey! Don’t know how it’s supposed to work. Maybe just use eggs instead? 🤷♂️
Just OK. They didn’t rise much, looked flat.
These cookies are amazing! They taste just like the real thing! Will definitely make again.
I was skeptical about the vegan thing, but these cookies turned out really good. Who knew!
Nah, I still think eggs make cookies way better. Vegan stuff is just not the same.
I was also surprised! These cookies taste just like regular ones. 😋
Too much coconut oil. I could taste it too much. Might try with less next time.
First time baking vegan cookies, and honestly, they turned out better than I expected! So chewy!
That’s awesome! I love when recipes surprise you like that. What a great first try!
Tbh, I thought vegan cookies were supposed to be gross, but maybe I’ll give this a shot. Just hope they ain’t too chewy.
Cookies taste great but my dough was super crumbly. Did I do it wrong?
Why vegan? Just butter will do. I don’t get it. Cookies are cookies.
Quick and easy! My kids loved them, I will make them again for sure. Yum!
These cookies were amazing! I couldn’t believe they were vegan. Definitely adding this to my favorites!
Easy to follow. I used almond flour instead and they still tasted good! 🌱
I don’t see how these can taste good without butter. Not a real cookie if you ask me.
I used coconut oil instead of butter in my cookies and they were amazing! You should give it a try before judging.
Yesss! Just made these! Such a treat for anyone who loves chocolate chip cookies.
Nice recipe! But I put in too many choco chips… YUM!
Can I swap the coconut oil for butter? I only have butter, like. 🤔
More of a cake than a cookie!! No offense but this ain’t right…