Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free) (2024)

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (V, GF): chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with rich chocolate morsels, made with whole ingredients. My favorite chocolate chip cookies! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.

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Welcome, gather ’round, and get ready for some ridiculously GOOD vegan chocolate chip cookies!! .Why,yes, Ihave been waiting to use that cookie emoji for ages now. One would think I could use that all the time, but… anyway, that’s besides the point.

The point today is cookies! (I know, I totally have to stop yelling that). There’s just something about a really friggin’ good cookie that gets me all pumped up. So by now you know that I’ve already shared my oat flour chocolate chip cookies, and… my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies… andand my peanut butter cookies. But what about the beloved, classic vegan chocolate chip cookie?

Nope. And this time, I really wanted to BRING IT. This time, we’re gonna do things a little bit more indulgently, a bit more… crispy, a bit more chewy… and a bit more AWESOME. Okay, alot more awesome. Like at least three …worth.

So are you ready for this? Allow me to introduce you to my Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe. They’re so, so good. In fact, the tastiest vegan cookies ever, you might say. 😉

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I started with my Healthier Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (made way back when I didn’t share exclusively gluten free recipes), then took two years of feedback from all the baked cookie recipes I’ve ever shared. Because, ya know, no bake cookie feedback really wasn’t gonna help me.

And there are a TON of cookie recipes on the blog. Here are a few, in case you’re interested:

  • Ultimate Chewy Paleo Coconut Cookies
  • Gluten Free Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  • Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
  • Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
  • Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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I read, tossed in my sleep so many nights over, and really took to heart, feedback on my Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies, and other cookie recipes. Although many of you enjoyed how soft they were, some of you wanted firmer, chewier cookies. You wanted cookies that truly resembled the junk food cookies of days past (passed?).

So I set aside my soft spot for soft cookies (heh heh), because I know you guys wanted something heartier. And I’m delivering! Figuratively speaking, of course. 😉

This vegan chocolate chip cookies recipe is everything you asked for: firmer, denser, more indulgent, just slightly chewy (don’t worry, I’m working on a chewy version as we speak), with crispy edges and just all the things you could want in a non-soft chocolate chip cookie. 🙂

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Now allow me to tell you all about these vegan chocolate chip cookies’ finest points. They’re:

  • slightly chewy, deliciouslydense
  • packed with chocolate!!
  • crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside
  • so delicious fresh out of the oven, and even 2 weeks later
  • vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
  • just the refined sugar-free chocolate chip cookie you’ve been searching for
  • made without butter, in fact, made with coconut oil
  • taste wonderfully fresh-baked the second they’re warmed up again. 😉
  • made with the allergy-friendly, healthy, whole ingredients you know and love
  • so yummy when paired withGluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip MuffinsandBest Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • just the best vegan gluten free chocolate chip cookies you’ve been searching for

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Give them a try and you’ll see. These are the yummiest vegan chocolate chip cookies you’ve ever had. Without the guilt. 😉 I seriously can’t wait to hear what you think! Thank you for making, sharing, and enjoying these recipes with me. It’s truly an honor to share these baking adventures with you.

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 14-18 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (V, GF): chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with rich chocolate. My favorite chocolate chip cookies! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups gluten free oat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons solid coconut oil*
  • 2/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 1/3 modified flax egg (4 teaspoons ground flax + 4 tablespoons water, whisked together, set for 15 mins)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-In Ingredients

  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips

Optional Topping

  • 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or greased foil.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. Add solid coconut oil* and coconut sugar to a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the sugar into the solid oil—this will take a few minutes. Cut until only small coconut oil clumps remain and the texture resembles clumpy wet sand.
  4. Add in the remaining wet ingredients: modified flax egg and vanilla extract. Whisk until incorporated. The mixture will be wet and chunky.
  5. Using a hand mixer, gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Mix until well-incorporated and a cohesive dough forms. Don’t worry about the small clumps of solid coconut oil—this is expected. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, press chocolate chips onto the top of cookies. Bake 8-12 minutes. Mine took 10 minutes. After removing from the oven, give the baking sheet a few light taps to flatten the cookies to perfection.
  7. Transfer baking sheet to a cooling rack. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Afterward, use a heatproof spatula to transfer cookies directly onto the cooling rack for to finish cooling. Enjoy!

Notes

*Helpful hints with coconut oil: If your coconut oil is liquidy, do the following: line a small bowl with plastic wrap. Pour measured amount of coconut oil into bowl, directly over the plastic wrap—this will help you easily remove it later. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Keep a close eye on the coconut oil—you want it to be solid, but just slightly soft enough for cutting. Once it’s solid, lift the plastic wrap out of the bowl and dump the coconut oil into your mixing bowl.

More Gluten Free Vegan Cookie recipes: Easy Peanut Butter Cookies, 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, Gluten Free Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: vegan chocolate chip cookies

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free) (2024)

FAQs

What are the nutrition facts for vegan chocolate chip cookies? ›

Nutrition Facts
  • Calories 220. Calories from Fat 110.
  • Total Fat 12g 18 % Saturated Fat 6g 30 %
  • Sodium 120mg 5 %
  • Total Carbohydrate 30g 10 % Sugars 16g.
  • Protein 3g.

What makes cookies not vegan? ›

Animal ingredients in cookies

Butter and eggs are the most common animal products found in cookies. In addition to butter, dairy can also make its way into store-bought cookies in the form of whey. While not as common, there are a number of boxed cookies that use honey for added sweetness.

What are vegan cookies made of? ›

Instead of butter, these cookies use melted coconut oil, extra-virgin olive oil, or a neutral-flavored oil like avocado oil. The eggs are simply omitted with no downsides. For non-vegans like me, this means that the recipe is even easier to make than standard chocolate chip cookies.

Why are my gluten-free cookies falling apart? ›

Chilling helps the flours and xanthan gum absorb liquid, which makes the dough sturdier and easier to handle. Without a proper rest, your cookies are likely to crumble. Think of mix-ins as the Spanx of the cookie world. They are a sly way to ensure that your cookies look like cookies, not misshapen gluten-free blobs.

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.

Are vegan cookies healthier for you? ›

Reduced Saturated Fats and Cholesterol

One of the standout benefits of plant-based and vegan cookies is the significant reduction in saturated fats and cholesterol. Traditional cookie recipes often incorporate butter and eggs, which contribute to higher levels of saturated fats and cholesterol.

What can I use instead of butter for cookies vegan? ›

Here are some of the best vegan substitutes for butter.
  • Olive oil. This should be in everyone's kitchen. ...
  • Macadamia oil. A natural oil made from the cold pressing of macadamia nuts. ...
  • Rice oil. A delicate oil with a subtle flavour that is appreciated in baked goods. ...
  • Extra virgin coconut oil. ...
  • Avocado pulp.
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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.

Does vegan butter affect cookies? ›

Foods and baked goods that call for traditional butter can turn out great when you use plant-based butter instead,” he says. “We make everything from shortbread cookies to biscotti to omelets with plant-based butter and get the same kind of taste and texture that you expect.” Use a 1:1 ratio.

Are 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!

Is honey vegan? ›

In the strictest definition of the word, honey is not vegan. As the product of a living being –honeybees, though there are other some 20,000 bee species to be found around the world – honey falls into the same category of non-vegan food products as milk and eggs.

Were Oreos ever vegan? ›

But Oreos weren't always vegan-friendly. Up until 1998, the Oreo filling contained lard. The move to swap the lard for a plant-based fat was partly due to a decades-long contention with the Hydrox cookie.

What happens when you use gluten-free flour in cookies? ›

Gluten free flours often contain lots of water grabbing gums and starches so we have to ensure that there is enough water present to fully hydrate the gums and gelatinize the starches. When starches do not gelatinize, the baked good can have a gritty texture, and this commonly happens with flours such as cornflour.

What holds gluten-free cookies together? ›

Binding agents (such as xanthan gum, guar gum, or flax) help give gluten-free baked goods the elasticity needed to create structure — so if your favorite gluten-free flour mix doesn't contain one, you'll probably want to add one.

How many calories are in 1 vegan chocolate chip cookie? ›

Trader Joe's Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (1 cookie) contains 19g total carbs, 18g net carbs, 7g fat, 1g protein, and 140 calories.

How many calories are in vegan chocolate chip cookies? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
231Calories
13gFat
28gCarbs
3gProtein

How many calories in a vegan chocolate cookie? ›

Nutrition Facts:

Size: 1 Cookie, Servings Per Container: 7, Amount Per Serving: Calories 140, Total Fat 7g (9% DV), Sat. Fat 3.5g (18% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 50mg (2% DV), Total Carb.

Are vegan cookies less calories? ›

Just because you don't have the added milk fats or egg yolks of conventional desserts does not mean your confection won't be heavily laden with caloric glory. Also, you're still going to need some sort of fat (whether you opt for vegan butter, oil, or nut butter), flour, and sugar.

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