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 is the best gluten-free chocolate chip cookie mix? ›

GFF Faves: Chocolate Chip Cookie Mixes
  • Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix. ...
  • Pamela's Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix. ...
  • Stonewall Kitchen Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix. ...
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  • King Arthur Flour Gluten Free Cookie Mix.

Does vegan cookies contain sugar? ›

In fact, your vegan cookies will probably be just as loaded with sugar as any other cookies. And even if you opt for organic, fresh, or less-processed ingredients in your cookie confection, you cannot avoid the fact that what you are making is a dessert.

Are plant-based cookies dairy free? ›

We took our original giant, gourmet Chocolate Chip cookie and made it dairy free and egg free.

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.

Which gluten free flour works best in cookies? ›

Almond flour is a grain-free, protein-rich flour that lends well to cookies, cakes, and more! Almond flour is made from blanched almonds, meaning without skins (as opposed to almond meal, which is made from raw almonds with skins). This is why it has a fluffy, light texture and pale golden color.

What is the best flour for gluten-free cookies? ›

Oat Flour. With its creamy, earthy flavor and delicate texture, gluten-free oat flour is a staple of my gluten-free baking recipes. It bakes up soft and smooth, adding necessary starch to many GF baked goods and keeping them moist and tender due to its high fat content and stable protein structure.

What kind of sugar do vegans use? ›

Most vegans consider sugar a generally acceptable food, but strict vegans abstain from refined cane sugars that are likely to have been processed with animal products. They can, however, consume vegan-friendly raw cane sugar, certified-organic cane sugar, and sugar made exclusively from beets.

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.

Why do vegans not use sugar? ›

Granulated or white sugar comes from the stalks of sugarcane, which makes it vegetarian, but the mixing of this processed sugar with animal bone char to give a perfect white colour changes the entire game, which is why vegans around the world consider refined sugar to be a non-vegan food product.

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.

Why is butter not vegan? ›

Traditional butter is made with churned milk or cream, which usually comes from cows (but it can also come from other animals like goats), and that's why it's not vegan. Many people also use margarine, which is similar to butter in texture and color, but it's usually made with plant-based fat instead of animal fat.

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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What binds vegan cookies? ›

Ground flax seeds

This is made by combining ground (not whole) flax seeds with water and leaving to sit for 15 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, almost the same consistency as a regular egg. The binding properties of flax seeds make this a great addition to cookies, brownies and other sweet treats.

Why are my vegan cookies dry? ›

If you think vegan baked goods are dry and crumbly, you probably haven't had one that's been made with the right fat (or the right amount of fat), according to Konya. Butter is what makes traditional baked goods so darn tasty—as well as helps keep it all together—so you can't merely eliminate it and hope for the best.

Does Betty Crocker make gluten-free cookie mix? ›

Fill your kitchen with the scent of home-baked cookies in minutes! With Betty Crocker Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, you can treat yourself to oven-fresh chocolate chip cookies any time of the day or night.

Is there a gluten-free cookie mix? ›

Pillsbury™ Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix - Pillsbury Baking.

Does using gluten free flour affect cookies? ›

Gluten's elasticity allows batters and doughs to trap air released by leavening agents (yeast, baking powder, or baking soda), which is how they're able to rise. Without this protein, gluten-free baked goods have the potential to be grainy, dense, and crumbly, but they don't have to be!

Does Betty Crocker make a gluten-free sugar cookie mix? ›

Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Mix - BettyCrocker.com.

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