Classic Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Classic Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

A warm, chewy, and perfectly sweet vegan take on the beloved classic chocolate chip cookie, made with simple plant-based ingredients that will satisfy any craving.

  • Prep 20m
  • Cook 12m
  • Serves 24
  • By Adam Schoen

Ingredients

Dry

  • 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt

Other

  • 1.5 cups Vegan chocolate chips

Wet

  • 0.75 cups Vegan butter (softened)
  • 0.75 cups Brown sugar (packed)
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Plant milk (e.g., almond, soy)

Method

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3. Beat in the vanilla extract and plant milk until well combined.
  4. 4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. 6. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. 7. Optional but recommended for best results: Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
  8. 8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. 9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  10. 10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. 11. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Chef's notes

Chilling the dough helps to prevent spreading and results in a chewier cookie. For an extra touch, sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt immediately after baking.

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