These Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are dairy-free, egg-free, incredibly delicious and easy to make. Let’s dive into the ingredients and steps to create these mouthwatering treats.
What you’ll need to make vegan cookies:
- Ground Flax Seeds + Water: Ground flax seeds mixed with water create a gel-like mixture that acts as a vegan-friendly egg substitute in baking. This combination adds binding properties to the cookie dough, helping to hold everything together without the need for eggs.
- Coconut Oil: Serves as the fat component in these cookies, adding moisture and a subtle coconut flavor to the dough. It helps contribute to a soft and tender texture in the finished cookies.
- Sugar: Not only adds sweetness but also plays a crucial role in the texture and browning of the cookies. It caramelizes during baking, creating a golden exterior and contributing to a satisfying crunch.
- Maple Syrup: Enhances the sweetness of the cookies with its rich and distinct flavor. It also adds moisture to the dough, resulting in cookies that are soft and chewy.
- Vanilla Extract: Brings a warm and comforting flavor to the cookies, enhancing their overall taste profile. It complements the sweetness and adds depth to the cookie dough.
- Rolled Oats: Provide texture and a hearty, chewy bite to the cookies. They contribute to the rustic and wholesome character of the cookies, making them more substantial and satisfying.
- Oat Flour: Made from finely ground oats, serves as the gluten-free flour base for these cookies. It adds a tender crumb and enhances the oat flavor, making the cookies rich and flavorful.
- Baking Powder: It’s a leavening agent that helps the cookies rise during baking, giving them a light and airy texture. It ensures that the cookies have a nice lift without spreading too thin.
- Baking Soda: Works alongside the baking powder to leaven the cookies. It reacts with acidic ingredients like maple syrup, helping to create a delicate balance of flavors and textures in the cookies.
- Fine Sea Salt: Enhances the flavors of the cookies by balancing out the sweetness and bringing out the other ingredients’ nuances. It adds depth and complexity to the overall taste experience.
- Vegan Chocolate Chips: Provide bursts of rich chocolate flavor throughout the cookies. They melt slightly during baking, creating gooey pockets of chocolate that make every bite irresistible.
How to make vegan chocolate chip treats
- Preparing the Flax Egg: Combine ground flax seeds with water and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes until it thickens into a gel-like consistency. This flax egg will act as a binder in place of traditional eggs.
- Mixing Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined. This creates a sweet and flavorful base for the cookie dough.
- Incorporating the Flax Egg: Add the prepared flax egg to the wet ingredients mixture and stir until smooth. The flax egg helps bind the ingredients together and adds moisture to the dough.
- Combining Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour mixture.
- Combining Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive cookie dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Adding Vegan Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the vegan chocolate chips into the cookie dough. You can add as many or as few chocolate chips as you prefer, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Forming Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoons of the cookie dough and roll them into balls using your hands. Place the dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading during baking.
- Baking the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers should still be slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoying the Cookies: Once cooled, these vegan chocolate chip cookies are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them with a glass of non-dairy milk or pack them up for a delightful snack on the go.
Tips for Perfect Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Use high-quality vegan chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Ensure the coconut oil is melted but not too hot when mixing with other ingredients.
- Feel free to customize the cookies by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits along with the chocolate chips.
These vegan chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. They are soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolatey goodness. I hope you enjoy making and sharing these cookies with your loved ones.
Serving options
- With a glass of non-dairy milk (almond milk, oat milk, soy milk)
- As ice cream sandwiches with dairy-free ice cream
- Arranged on a cookie platter for parties or gatherings
- Crumbled over dairy-free yogurt or vegan ice cream
- Packaged as gifts or party favors
- Taken on a picnic or outdoor adventure
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Enjoy delicious Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with this easy recipe! Follow these easy instructions to whip up a batch of these delicious cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (5 g) + 3 tbsp water (23 ml)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil 65 g
- 1/2 cup sugar 50 g
- 1/4 cup maple syrup 60 ml
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ml
Dry ingredients
- 1/4 cup rolled oats 30 g
- 1 1/2 cup oat flour 150 g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 g
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- vegan chocolate chips
Toppings
- vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, prepare the flax egg by mixing together the ground flax seeds and water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- To the wet ingredients, add the prepared flax egg and stir until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in vegan chocolate chips to your desired amount.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your vegan chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
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