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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy, gooey cookies loaded with vegan chocolate chips.
Contains common allergens
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Good to know
- Ready in under 30 minutes
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Instructions
8 steps- 1
Stir the ground flaxseed and water together and let sit 5 minutes to form a flax egg.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 3
Cream the softened vegan butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Beat in the flax egg and vanilla extract.
- 5
Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl, then mix into the wet ingredients just until combined.
- 6
Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips.
- 7
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart, and bake 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underdone.
- 8
Cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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82/100
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Nutrition
per serving420
Calories
3 g
Protein
52 g
Carbs
23 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
Listahan cooking guide
Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
This is a plant-based reworking of the standard American chocolate chip cookie, relying on plant-based butter to replicate the fat that gives the original its structure and spread. Vegan chocolate chips, made without milk solids, are what let the finished cookie keep the same basic cookie technique.
Listahan note
This version creams the vegan butter with brown sugar the same way a dairy version would, since that creaming step matters more for texture than which fat is used — the technique transfers even though the ingredient is swapped.
Technique cues
- Creaming vegan butter and brown sugar together builds the same air pockets a dairy butter version would, which is what keeps these cookies from baking flat and dense.
- Vegan butter behaves differently than dairy butter at room temperature, often softening faster, so watch the dough's consistency rather than relying on a fixed creaming time.
- Mixing in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips only until just combined avoids overworking the dough, which can make these cookies tougher than intended.
- Baking until the edges look golden, while the centers still look slightly underdone, gives the cookie a chewy center once it finishes setting outside the oven.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- While Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies is in the oven, measure out any garnish or topping — like the vegan chocolate chips — so it's ready the moment the bake finishes cooling.
- Make-ahead
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies's dough or batter (built around vegan chocolate chips) can usually be made a day ahead and refrigerated, then baked fresh — many doughs actually improve with an overnight rest.
- Leftover move
- Leftover Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies freezes well — wrap individual portions tightly and thaw at room temperature, or crumble it over ice cream for a quick second life. This one leans on the vegan chocolate chips. Plan around the bake; that's the slow part.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Soak the mixing bowl and beaters for Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies right away — sugar and butter residue hardens fast once it cools. This one leans on the vegan chocolate chips. Everything else is quick — the bake is the one step that takes real time.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
Flour
Structural base
Purpose: Flour defines the shape and texture of the dish.
Handling: Measure before heating and break up clumps so the mix distributes evenly.
Adaptation: Use a certified gluten-free alternative when needed and expect a small texture change.
vegan butter
Richness and texture
Purpose: vegan butter rounds the texture and helps the dish feel complete.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use unsweetened dairy-free alternatives only where they still provide enough fat and body.
brown sugar
Sweetness and aroma
Purpose: brown sugar adds aroma, sweetness, or warmth without needing extra garnish.
Handling: Measure before heating and break up clumps so the mix distributes evenly.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
vegan chocolate chips
Sweetness and aroma
Purpose: vegan chocolate chips adds aroma, sweetness, or warmth without needing extra garnish.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
Technique notes
- Vegan chocolate chips can melt differently than dairy ones depending on the brand, so check a package's melting behavior if you plan to under-bake for a gooey center.
- Let these cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them; vegan butter cookies can be more fragile straight out of the oven than a dairy version.
- Store in an airtight container — these can dry out a bit faster than a dairy-butter cookie without that container to hold in moisture.
Ingredient swaps
- Gluten-free direction
- Replace the Flour with a certified gluten-free 1:1 flour blend or gluten-free noodles/breadcrumbs — check that any other packaged ingredients here are labeled gluten-free too. This one leans on the vegan chocolate chips.
- Dairy-free direction
- Swap the vegan butter for a neutral dairy-free butter and a full-fat plant milk (oat or coconut give the closest richness) — the texture shifts slightly but the dish holds together. This one leans on the vegan chocolate chips.
- Lower-sodium direction
- Season lighter on salt than the recipe calls for, then adjust right before serving — it's easier to add more than to fix an oversalted batch. This one leans on the vegan chocolate chips.
- Weeknight shortcut
- Mix and chill the batter or mix-ins up to a day ahead so the night-of step is just baking, not mixing. This one leans on the vegan chocolate chips.
Serve alongside
- Fresh berries
- Citrus fruit salad
- Mint leaves
- Black coffee
- Hot tea
- Sparkling water with lemon
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Store covered for 3 to 4 days, refrigerated when dairy, eggs, custard, or fresh fruit are involved.
- Reheat gently only when warmth improves the texture.
- Freeze sturdy baked portions up to 2 months; avoid freezing delicate fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking dish or pan
- Cooling rack
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