Easy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Easy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are simple and delicious. You need only eight ingredients and 25 minutes to make them! 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 in the microwave or on the stovetop. Let it cool for a minute before using.
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. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
6. Carefully fold the dry mixture into the wet one, stopping as soon as everything is combined.
7. When the dough comes together, stop stirring right away. A few streaks of flour are okay at this stage.
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. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it reach temperature. While it preheats, line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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.
- Replace one tablespoon of flour with cornstarch for a softer, more tender texture.
- Let the ingredients reach room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Underbake by 1-2 minutes for perfectly gooey centers
- Keep cookie dough balls frozen for instant fresh-baked treats whenever cravings strike.
- Add a small piece of bread to the container to keep the cookies moist and fresh.