Description
Soft and chewy vegan chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and gooey centers. Made with simple ingredients, these cookies are perfect for a quick and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened vegan butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup apple sauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten free all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add softened vegan butter, brown sugar, and white sugar to a large bowl and beat together for 30–60 seconds until combined and creamy.
- Beat in the apple sauce and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. The dough will be thick.
- Scoop the dough into balls using a medium cookie scoop and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Optionally, shape each cookie by adding a small piece of dough on top for a crinkled appearance.
- Bake for 12–16 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers are still soft.
- Optionally, use a round cutter to shape cookies immediately after baking for a uniform look.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use less chocolate chips if you prefer a less sweet cookie.
- Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt after baking for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
