The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
If you love a classic chocolate chip cookie, this recipe is for you! These cookies are bursting with rich, buttery flavor and melty chocolate chips in every single bite. This recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings and become a new favorite.
Ingredients You Will Need For The Cookies
Vegan butter
Brown sugar
Granulated cane sugar
Flax eggs (ground flax + water)
Vanilla extract
Unbleached all purpose flour
Corn starch
Baking powder
Baking soda
Sea salt
Vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the Flax Eggs: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water. Stir well and set aside to thicken for about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Cream the Butter and Sugars: Cream together the cold vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat for no less than 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically to ensure everything is well combined.
Step 3
Add Vanilla and Flax Eggs: Add the vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until combined. Then, add the prepared flax eggs and mix again until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, measure out the flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
Step 5
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough. The dough should have the consistency of playdough. If it’s too wet, add a couple of tablespoons of flour and mix again. If it’s too dry, add a splash of plant milk.
Step 6
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the vegan chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
Step 7
Shape and Chill the Dough: Weigh out the cookie dough into 3-ounce balls. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Do not skip this step, as it helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
Step 8
Preheat the Oven: While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 9
Test Bake: It’s a good idea to do a test bake with one cookie to ensure your oven temperature is accurate. Bake the test cookie on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 10
Bake the Cookies: Once the oven is preheated and the dough has chilled, bake the cookies for 18-20 minutes, turning the baking sheet halfway through. Look for a matte finish on the top of the cookies. If they are still shiny, they need more time.
Step 11
Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to set for 30-45 minutes to firm up before enjoying. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture.
Tips for Success
Cold Butter: Using cold vegan butter helps the cookies maintain their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
Chilling the Dough: Don’t skip the chilling step! It helps the cookies develop a better texture and flavor.
Test Bake: Ovens can vary, so a test bake ensures your cookies come out perfectly every time.
Kitchen Equipment
Stand mixer with a paddle attachment
Kitchen Scale
Cookie Sheet
Parchment paper
The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold vegan butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 flax eggs 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water. Stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the cold vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for at least 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the prepared flax eggs and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough should resemble playdough. If it’s too wet, add a bit more flour; if too dry, add a splash of plant milk.
- Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Form the cookie dough into 3-ounce balls and place them on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them maintain their shape during baking.
- While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake one test cookie on a parchment-lined sheet to ensure your oven temperature is accurate.
- Bake the cookies for 18-20 minutes, turning the baking sheet halfway through. Look for a matte finish on top; if they’re still shiny, they need more time.
- Let the cookies cool for 30-45 minutes to firm up before enjoying. This step is essential for achieving the perfect texture.