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The Only Vegan Chocolate chip Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Need
The Only Vegan Chocolate chip Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Need There’s a reason chocolate chip cookies are the gold standard of comfort baking. Warm centres, crisp golden edges, pools of melted chocolate, and that unmistakable buttery aroma drifting through the kitchen — it’s hard to beat. But here’s the thing: vegan chocolate chip cookies are often unfairly judged before they even hit the oven. Too dry. Too cakey. Too healthy-tasting. Not these. These vegan chocolate chip cookies are everything a great cookie should be: chewy in the middle, slightly crisp around the edges, rich with brown sugar flavour, and packed with melty chocolate in every bite. No complicated ingredients, no strange egg replacers, and no sacrificing texture for the sake of being dairy-free. Whether you’re vegan, baking for someone with dairy allergies, or simply curious, this recipe delivers bakery-style cookies that everyone will ask for again. Why These Vegan Cookies Actually Work A lot of vegan cookie recipes miss the mark because they try too hard to imitate traditional baking chemistry with complicated substitutes. The truth is, cookies are surprisingly forgiving. Instead of relying on flax eggs or specialty ingredients, this recipe focuses on: · Brown sugar for moisture and chewiness · Vegan butter for richness · A balance of baking soda and flour for the ideal spread
5/31/20262 min read
Ingredients (makes around 13 chunky cookies)
Dry Ingredients
2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon corn-flour
Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
2/3 cup (135g) vegan butter (I used NATURLI brand)
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1/3 cup (85g) vegan Greek yoghurt
1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins (I used the brand Ombar vegan chocolate bars but you can use any vegan chocolate you like)
70g vegan salted caramel chocolate bar cut into small chunks
70g vegan hazelnut truffle 60% dark chocolate bar cut into small chunks
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients
Start by gathering all your ingredients. Measure them accurately for the best results. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Melt the butter
Cut butter into cubes and add to a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat. Let the butter melt and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt and cornflour. Set this aside for later.
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add the vegan yoghurt and vanilla extract, and whisk again until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon. Do not overmix — you want the flour to be just incorporated.
Step 6: Fold in Chocolate Chunks
Gently fold in the chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7: Scoop and bake the cookies
Roll the dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the trays, leaving space for spreading. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centres still look slightly soft
Step 9: Cool (if you can wait!)
Let them cool on the tray for 5–10 minutes before moving to a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool.
Final Thoughts
Great vegan baking isn’t about compromise anymore.
These cookies prove that you can have everything you want in a chocolate chip cookie — crisp edges, gooey centres, rich flavour, and melty chocolate — without eggs or dairy.
And honestly? Most people won’t even realize they’re vegan.
They’ll just ask for another cookie.
Happy baking!