Description
These chewy vegan chocolate chip cookies are made with simple ingredients and deliver a perfect balance of sweetness and texture without any compromise on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the flax egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure the vegan butter is at room temperature for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g