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These are the best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies because they’re super soft and chewy, just like the traditional cookie. Soft, simple vegan cookies are made with lots of chocolate chips, guaranteeing chocolate in every bite. The flavor and texture combined with lots of chocolate chips make this the best cookie recipe ever!
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I love a good chocolate chip cookie. Take, for example, my . They’re infused with chocolate chips and unreal candies.
In fact, making cookies was my very first baking attempt. Serving those cookies to my friends was the first time I got the thrill of hearing how much people loved something I made.
I’ve been hooked on baking ever since. Going vegan was a challenge to my baking skills, but I’ve mastered vegan desserts and even have a cooking school certification to prove it!
Yes, vegan chocolate chip cookie recipes are made without eggs or dairy. Does that seem impossible? If so, it’s only because that’s how you’ve always made them. It’s entirely possible to make delicious cookies without eggs or dairy.
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What Makes This Recipe Shine?
- Baking the cookies until they are golden brown on the edges and just set, but still soft in the center makes the perfect chewy cookies
- Adding cornstarch helps soften the protein in the flour, creating perfectly soft and tender cookies
- Pressing chocolate chips into the top of unbaked cookie dough balls helps create bakery shop-like cookies.
Key Ingredients
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
- Vegan butter — I have used both Earth Balance buttery sticks, Miyoko’s, and my own vegan butter.
- Sugar — We’ll use both granulated and brown sugar. You can use light or dark, or make homemade brown sugar
- Flavors — Using vanilla extract and salt enhances the flavor in these cookies.
- Flax Egg — Either a flax egg or use a chia egg works great here
- All-purpose flour— You can use whole wheat pastry flour (different from whole wheat flour). You can make vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies by substituting a high-quality gluten-free baking flour.
- Leaveners — We’ll combine cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder to make these cookies fluffy.
- Chocolate Chips — Use your favorite Dairy-free chocolate chips.
Ingredient Spotlight
The Best Flour for Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Because we don’t add eggs to vegan cookies, the balance of ingredients is vital to get that chewy, delicious cookie texture. Adding a bit more all-purpose flour than a regular batter is a great way to allow the binding power of flour to create the perfect consistency for thick, chewy, and gooey chocolate chip cookies.
If you’re wondering how to make chocolate chip cookies vegan, I’m here to tell you it’s easier than cracking an egg. Seriously!
New to Vegan Baking?
The idea of making cookies, cakes, or muffins without eggs or dairy can seem like a hill too tall to climb. But with the simple tips in my Guide to Vegan Baking, you’ll be baking like a vegan pro in no time!
Storage Tips
Store cookies in a sealed container for up to a week either on the counter or in the fridge. Or you can freeze these cookies for up to two months.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
One of my favorite things about making these cookies is the vegan chocolate chip cookie dough recipe itself. In fact, you can roll this edible cookie dough into balls and freeze them, and have a quick dessert of frozen cookie dough ball bites.
Frequently-Asked Questions
Can you eat raw cookie dough?
Because there are no eggs in vegan chocolate chip cookies, you might think you could eat the dough raw without concern for the bacteria that might be present in raw eggs. However, there are concerns about raw flour as well. So, if you intend to eat the dough, simply bake the flour briefly to kill any bacteria that might be present.
Is a store-bought cookie mix vegan?
Many store-bought cookie mixes are not vegan, so be sure and check the label. I look for eggs, dairy, and lard. Those are clear indications that this is not a vegan-friendly cookie mix!
Another great reason to bake without eggs is that you simply don’t need them! You can make absolutely stunning cookies without eggs.
Marly’s Tips
Use these expert tips to make this vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe perfect every time:
- Sit vegan butter out 30 minutes to allow it to soften
- Reserve some chocolate chips to add to the cookie dough balls before baking.
- The mixture of sugar, fat, and air is perfect for this cookie dough.
- Make cookies sugar-free by using Swerve granulated and brown sugar and Lily’s stevia-sweetened dark chocolate chips
- Make-ahead tips: You can roll the cookie dough into balls, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days before baking.
More Vegan Cookies
Do you love only the best vegan cookies? Me too! Here are some of the very best easy vegan cookies, all with different takes on the vegan chocolate chip cookie:
Vegan Coffee Cookies
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Vegan Mug Cookie
5 mins total
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
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Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy, and lots of tender chocolate chips throughout. These cookies are perfect for dipping in almond milk!
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Marly McMillen
Ingredients
- 1 flax egg
- 1 cup vegan butter 2 sticks, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granular sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour + 1 tablespoon. Sift, spoon, and level to measure
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Make the flax egg and set it aside.
Place the butter in a mixing bowl. Use either a handheld or stand mixer on medium speed and beat until light and fluffy. Add the sugars and beat again until light and fluffy. Finally, add the flax egg and vanilla and beat again to combine.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch (see note), baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine. Pour the flour mixture in with the butter mixture. Stir to combine.
Add the chocolate chips and stir until combined. Be sure to cover the cookie dough when not in use to prevent it from drying out.
Drop by rounded spoonful about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. (Or you can roll the cookie dough balls for more precise edges to the cookies). Bake for 9 minutes, (or up to 11 minutes depending on your desired final cookie texture). If you prefer chewier cookies, remove them at 9 minutes. If you prefer crispier, cook for a few minutes longer. See note.
Once the cookies are done, allow them to cool for a minute or two on the cookie sheet, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in a sealed container for up to a week either on the counter or in the fridge. Or you can freeze these cookies for up to two months.
Recommended Equipment
Electric Mixer
Cookie Scoop
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Notes
Regarding cornstarch, I have made this with and without the cornstarch and the recipe is fine either way. However, I like the addition of cornstarch as it slightly reduces the protein in the flour and makes for a more tender cookie.
Regarding flour, I use primarily all-purpose flour. However, if you want to use whole wheat, use one of these three options: 1) do half all-purpose and half whole wheat; 2) use whole wheat pastry flour (this is different than whole wheat flour); 3) do half all-purpose and half whole wheat white flour. Either way, you may need to add another tablespoon of water.
Assess your dough before baking. If the dough is too sticky, it means there’s not enough flour. Add a tablespoon or two of flour to get a thicker consistency.
Baking Time: I recommend baking these cookies for 9 minutes in a preheated oven, then removing them and allowing them to sit on the baking dish for another 2 minutes. Because of residual baking, the cookies will firm up even after removing them from the oven. As a result, I find removing them at 9 minutes, creates a deliciously tender cookie!
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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