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The ULTIMATE Chewy & Gooey Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (One Bowl, No Chill Required)

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You can make bakery-style vegan chocolate chip cookies that are soft, thick, and chewy with gooey centers. This easy, one-bowl recipe requires no chilling time and delivers results better than traditional cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened (or refined coconut oil)
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (replaces egg)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup plant milk (soy or almond work well)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. You do not need an electric mixer for this.
  3. Mix in the applesauce and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Pour in the plant milk and mix briefly.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound. Press a few extra chocolate chips onto the top of each dough ball for appearance.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set and golden brown, but the centers will still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool, giving you that perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • For the best gooey centers, slightly underbake the cookies. The residual heat will finish the cooking process.
  • If you prefer a slightly crisper edge, bake for an additional minute or two.
  • This recipe uses applesauce to bind the dough without eggs, keeping it simple and dairy free.
  • If you want oil free vegan chocolate chip cookies, substitute the vegan butter with a thick, unsweetened nut butter, but the texture may change slightly.

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Find it online: https://gourmetgaze.com/vegan-chocolate-chip-cookies/