The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies - Karissa's Vegan Kitchen (2024)

Christmas | Dessert | Nut-Free | Vegan Recipes

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These are the BEST vegan chocolate chip cookies! Easy, soft, a little chewy, and no weird ingredients – just your typical baking staples.

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Can you believe I’ve had my blog for over 6 years and have yet to post a vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe?! Before going vegan, I really loved Pinch of Yum’s cookie recipe, and have been working on the perfect adaptation ever since. Recently I really got to work and tested 12 different versions to bring you the best recipe.

These amazing vegan chocolate chip cookies are so easy to make with basic accessible ingredients.

I tested this recipe with applesauce, coconut oil, flax seed eggs, powdered egg replacer, cornstarch, and more. In the end, it was the simplest recipe that was the winner and for that, I am so happy.

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If you’re looking for a recipe for double chocolate vegan cookies, try this one!

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Ingredients

As promised, this vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe only contains simple ingredients. No coconut oil, no flax seed or powdered egg replacer, no fruit puree, and totally nut-free! See the recipe card below for the full, detailed recipe.

  • Vegan butter: Softened. I prefer Earth Balance Organic Buttery Spread or their Buttery Sticks but you can use your favorite. Substitute with coconut oil if you don’t have access to vegan butter.
  • Granulated sugar (white sugar): Use organic to make sure it’s vegan. Some sugars are processed with animal bone char.
  • Brown sugar: I use light brown sugar but dark brown will work fine, too.
  • Vanilla extract: My mom always told me to double the vanilla extract in baking recipes! If you do the same, no need to do so with this recipe because it’s loaded with vanilla flavor. Pure vanilla extract is the best.
  • Non-dairy milk: My favorite milk to bake with is oat milk, but use your favorite or whatever you have on hand.
  • Flour: This recipe calls for all-purpose flour. I have not tested it with gluten-free flour.
  • Baking soda: A leavening agent. Helps the cookie rise.
  • Salt: A bit of saltiness will add depth to your vegan chocolate chip cookies!
  • Vegan chocolate chips: Not all chocolate chips are vegan, so make sure to read the label. The good news is that many grocery stores do carry them! Kroger’s has some under the Simple Truth label, and Enjoy Life is another brand of vegan chocolate chips.

Directions

The full, printable recipe can be found in the recipe card toward the end of this post.

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  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. If I’m using a light-colored, non-stick baking pan I typically do not line it because there is no need, but I do line when using a dark metal baking pan to prevent overbrowning on the bottom.
  • Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and non-dairy milk.
  • Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
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  • Roll the cookie dough into balls (I use about a heaping tablespoon worth for each cookie) and place on the baking sheet two inches apart. If the cookie dough is too sticky to roll into balls, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until the dough is smooth enough.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. I usually bake for 11 or 12 minutes for a slightly golden brown bottom. If you want super soft cookies, stick to 10 minutes.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for about 30 minutes.
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Tips and Tricks

Need some help with your vegan chocolate chip cookies? I’ve got some advice:

  • If the cookie dough is too sticky to roll into balls, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until the dough is smooth enough.
  • If the cookie dough is too dry and crumbly, at a teaspoon of non-dairy milk at a time. (Sometimes the chocolate chips will make them fall apart while rolling, so make sure the dough is actually the issue.)
  • Let the cookies sit for at least 20 minutes on the baking sheet before handling them. They are likely to fall apart before they cool a bit. Unless you’re like my husband and don’t care and insist on eating them as soon as they come out of the oven – in which case, enjoy on a plate with a fork.
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Storing and Freezing

  • Freezing cookie dough: The best way to freeze these cookies is to freeze them before baking them. Roll the dough into balls, freeze on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then place the frozen dough balls in an airtight container or plastic freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Baking frozen cookie dough: Place the frozen dough balls on a prepared baking sheet. Bake as instructed in the recipe card, but add a couple minutes to the baking time.
  • Storing leftover cookies: I recommend storing the cookies in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for up to 2 days. Alternatively, you can store them in the fridge to last up to a week.

Want more chocolate-ly desserts? Try oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and easy vegan fudge next!

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Karissa Besaw

Easy, soft vegan chocolate chip cookies!

4.94 from 29 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Vegan

Servings 12

Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. If I'm using a light-colored, non-stick baking pan I typically do not line it because there is no need, but I do line when using a dark metal baking pan to prevent overbrowning on the bottom.

  • Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

  • Mix in the vanilla extract and non-dairy milk.

  • Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt.

  • Fold in the chocolate chips.

  • Roll the cookie dough into balls (I use a heaping tablespoons worth for each cookie) and place on the baking sheet an inch or two apart.

  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. I usually bake for 11 or 12 minutes for a slightly golden brown bottom. If you want super soft cookies, stick to 10 minutes.

  • Let cool on the baking sheet for at least 20 minutes.

Notes

Recipe makes 10-12 cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 181mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 369IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg

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More Vegan Cookie Recipes:

  • Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
  • Vegan Sugar Cookies
  • Magic Cookie Bars
  • Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies
The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies - Karissa's Vegan Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

Does Trader Joe's have vegan chocolate chip cookies? ›

Trader Joe's has two lovely vegan cookie varieties from its bakery: Vegan Chocolate Chip with Walnuts and Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coconut.

Which popular cookies are vegan? ›

23 Accidentally Vegan Cookies
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Are vegan chocolate chips healthier than regular chocolate chips? ›

Traditional chocolate contains dairy, which can be hard to digest, and sugar, which can cause blood sugar spikes. Vegan chocolate is made with healthy plant-based ingredients like cocoa butter and coconut sugar, which are more easily digestible and don't cause blood sugar spikes.

Are vegan cookies actually healthy? ›

But whilst we'd love to answer this with a resounding yes, the answer is more of a maybe. Depending on the recipe, and more specifically how much refined sugars they contain vegan cookies probably aren't the healthiest option when it comes to a sweet treat.

Does Costco sell vegan cookie dough? ›

Edible Cookie Dough Is Back at Costco

This three-pound tub of cookie dough is both vegan and dairy-free, so it eliminates any Salmonella risks associated with eating raw eggs.

Does Costco have vegan chocolate chips? ›

Brands That MAY Be Vegan

Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - This is the Costco brand and they have two. The one in the white bag is the one you want to look for, the chips in the red bag contain dairy.

Is Oreos vegan? ›

Many vegans refer to Oreos as “accidentally vegan,” meaning they don't contain animal products — but they weren't created to be a specifically vegan treat. Oreos do not contain milk, eggs, or any other animal-derived products, so they are technically vegan in that sense. Plant-based cookies and cream lovers rejoice!

Why are my vegan cookies dry? ›

TOO DRY. There are a few reasons this could be happening – your oven is too hot. You have baked the cake for too long. You haven't added enough moisture or fat to your batter.

Are Girl Scout cookies really vegan? ›

Yes, some Girl Scout Cookies are made with vegan ingredients including our most popular cookie Thin Mints®. For more information, visit the Meet the Cookies page of our website. Are there Girl Scout Cookies that are certified gluten-free? Yes.

Are Nestle plant-based chocolate chips vegan? ›

Nestlé notes that while the new Toll House chocolate chips do not contain animal products, they are not certified vegan.

Is vegan chocolate ok for high cholesterol? ›

Health benefits of vegan chocolate

Many plant-based ingredients used in vegan chocolate, such as cocoa powder and cocoa butter, are high in fibre, which can help to support digestive health and may even lower cholesterol levels.

Are Hershey chocolate chips vegan? ›

This product is not vegan as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from animals and 4 ingredients that could derive from animals depending on the source.

Can a diabetic eat vegan cookies? ›

Not all vegan food is good for you. Ultra-processed choices like white bread, chips, and cookies can be vegan. But the refined grains, starches, and sugar in them have little to no fiber and nutrients. These kinds of foods can contribute to type 2 diabetes.

Why are vegan cookies flat? ›

Likely because you flattened the cookies before baking them. Make sure you have nice round balls of dough on your cookie sheet and do not flatten them at all. If you did this and you still find your cookies are a bit flat, it is likely due to the vegan butter brand you are using.

Does Trader Joe's have vegan chocolate? ›

Trader Joe's has a few vegan-friendly chocolate bars, including these oat milk chocolate ones that offer a classic candy bar experience.

Are Trader Joe's dairy free chocolate chips vegan? ›

Trader Joe's

This is a store that is a haven for people who follow a vegan lifestyle. These are their vegan chocolate chips: Trader's Joe's Dark Chocolate Chips. Trader's Joe's Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips.

Are Trader Joe's Oreos vegan? ›

Oreos brand and the Trader Joe's brand are both vegan desserts, containing no dairy or eggs, so neither cookie has an advantage in that regard.

Is Trader Joe's speculoos cookie butter vegan? ›

A vegan product called Speculoos Cookie Butter—which is made from crushed Belgian cookies—was recently named the overall winner of the 2015 Trader Joe's Customer Choice Awards.

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