Easy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
These great, easy vegan chocolate chip cookies require just eight ingredients and 25 minutes to make! Every bite delivers crispy outsides, chewy middles, and pockets of melted chocolate, completely dairy-free.
Ingredients
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (gluten-free blend works too)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar (coconut sugar also works)
• ½ cup (115g) melted vegan butter (or refined coconut oil)
• ¼ cup (60ml) unsweetened almond or oat milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) or ¼ cup applesauce
• 1 cup (175g) dairy-free chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand recommended)
• ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Gently melt the plant-based butter—microwave or stovetop works—then allow it to cool for a minute.
2. Whisk melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Mix in vanilla and plant-based milk until entirely combined.
4. If you're including a flax egg or applesauce, mix it in now until well blended.
5. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl until well combined.
6. Carefully fold the dry mixture into the wet one, stopping as soon as everything is combined.
7. The moment the dough comes together, stop stirring—a couple of flour patches are okay.
8. Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips (and toss in some nuts if you're feeling fancy).
9. For thicker cookies: chill dough 20-30 minutes (optional but recommended)
10. Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare a parchment-lined tray.
11. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, spacing 2 inches apart.
12. Pop them in for 10-12 minutes—golden edges with slightly under-baked centers are perfect.
13. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to the rack.
14. Best enjoyed warm with plant-based milk
15. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough 30 minutes before baking.
- Swap one tablespoon of flour for cornstarch to make them extra tender.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Under-bake by 1-2 minutes for perfectly gooey centers
- Keep cookie dough balls frozen for instant fresh-baked treats whenever cravings strike.
- For fresh cookies, store them with a piece of bread to maintain moisture.