Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies! - Jane's Patisserie (2024)

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Easy and delicious vegan chocolate chip cookies – gooey, crunchy, soft and so easy to make epic vegan cookies!

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Cookies

Cookies have always been one of my favourite things to bake in the world – everyone loves cookies. Whether it’s shop bought digestives (which I would call a biscuit, but whatever) or the complete opposite with my NYC chocolate chip cookies, cookies are epic.

I love a shop biscuit/cookie/anything whether it’s just funking it into my cup of tea, or using it for a biscuit base to a cheesecake, and I think everyone will agree that we as a world adore them. They are easy to eat, sweet and delicious little treats!

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Vegan chocolate chip cookies

On the other hand, I LOVE making them. I have so many delicious cookies recipes on my blog, but so far… none were naturally vegan. I have had so many requests for a vegan cookie recipe, that I thought it was about time! This recipe is as close to my other recipes as it can be, but veganised!

I based this recipe on the NYC Cookies, and switched as little as possible so that they were as similar as possible. There are so many ways of making something vegan if you are switching ingredients that this was quite easy!

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Butter and egg replacement

I started by switching the butter to vegan butter.. I prefer using block type butter, even when vegan baking, so I used stork block (not the tub kind). I find it better than the spreadable kinds which can be very soft – but both work really well!

For the egg, there are a few methods. You basically need something that will switch out the liquid part of the egg, to help bind the cookie dough.

As it’s only one egg in the cookie it is quite easy. You can use an overripe mashed banana, apple sauce, or anything similar – but fitting to my vegan cake recipes, I used vegan milk!

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Chocolate

The other ingredient that you need to think about changing is the chocolate. Some chocolates that you buy in the shops are naturally vegan, but they are nearly always dark (unless you look specifically for dairy free/vegan chocolate)

So if you like dark chocolate then you are fine. However, I used the Galaxy vegan chocolate orange because we all know I love chocolate orange.

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Other vegan ingredients

The other ingredients in the cookies should (but please make sure to double check if you have allergies!) be vegan. Flour, baking powder, bicarbonate, salt, sugars and vanilla is all the other bits you need!

I have not tried these vegan cookies gluten free yet as well, but I would say it’s an easy switch to gluten free flours, with a bit of xantham gum!

Dough

When it comes to mixing this cookie dough, I use my stand mixer with the beater attachment – you can use an electric hand whisk, or even just a bowl and a spatula so it suits all equipment levels!

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Method

You combine the vegan butter and sugars like normal, until they are combined. Add in the dry ingredients, and mix again! It will be quite a crumbly dough, but then gradually pour in the milk, whilst mixing, and make it into a lovely cookie dough!

Add in the chopped up chocolate, and then portion. I made 12 cookies out of this batch (at 80g each) but you can make them smaller (less baking time) or larger (longer baking time).

Bake

To get a crunchy cookie, you need to bake for slightly longer, but the inside will always be soft and delicious in this type of cookie! I love it that way, it’s 100% my favourite cookie. I hope you love this recipe – and if you try and of the other vegan substitutions then let me know in the comments!! x

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Easy and Delicious Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies - Gooey, Crunchy, Soft and So Easy to Make Epic Vegan Cookies!

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Category: Vegan

Type: Cookies

Keyword: chocolate chip

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Chilling Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Cookies

Author: Jane's Patisserie

Ingredients

  • 125 g vegan butter
  • 175 g light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 300 g plain flour
  • 1 + 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 300 g vegan chocolate (chips/chopped)
  • 75 ml vegan milk (I used almond)

Grams - Ounces

Instructions

  • Add the vegan butter, sugar and vanilla to a bowl and beat until creamy - I use my stand mixer with the beater attachment!

  • Add in the plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt and beat until combined.

  • Gradually add in the vegan milk until the cookie dough is formed.

  • Add in the vegan chocolate and mix until distributed well!

  • Portion the cookies - I do 80g per cookie for 12 cookies and lightly rolly into balls of dough. Put them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or in the fridge for an hour or so!

  • Whilst the cookie dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 180ºC Fan, or 200ºC regular! If your oven runs hot, go for 160ºC-170ºC.

  • Take the cookies out of the freezer/fridge and put onto two large lined trays - I do 6 per tray.

  • Bake the cookies in the oven for 10-11 minutes. Once baked, leave them to cool on the tray for at least 30 minutes, as they will continue to bake whilst cooling!

  • ENJOY!

Notes

  • Instead of Milk you can use
    • 1/2 medium banana, mashed
    • 1tbsp flaxseed with 3tbsp water
    • 4tbsp applesauce
    • And there's so many more...!
  • These are best eaten on the day of baking, but can be revived by microwaving for 15-30 seconds, or putting into a hot oven for 2-3 minutes!
  • You can freeze the raw cookie dough easily, and bake from frozen if you don't want to bake the entire batch - they will take 12-13 minutes from frozen.
  • Once baked, these will last for 4-5+ days!
  • If you want a lovely texture - you can add in 1 level tbsp of cornflour, and take out 25g of the flour!
  • White granulated is a good substitute for the light brown soft sugar, or dark brown soft if you want a more caramel flavoured cookie!
  • If you want to make smaller cookies (60g) - they take about 9 minutes to bake!

ENJOY!

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies! - Jane's Patisserie (2024)

FAQs

What famous cookies are vegan? ›

Vegan Cookie Brands
  • Munk Pack Protein Cookies (Mail-order and retail distribution)
  • Enjoy Life Soft Baked Cookies (Amazon.com)
  • Lenny & Larry's (Amazon.com)
  • Ope's Cookies (Mail-order)
  • Uncle Eddie's (Mail-order and retail distribution)
  • Alternative Baking Company (Mail-order and retail distribution)

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

Great vegan cookies! The best part is that they are part of Trader Joe's regular. products and are always on the shelf yeah round.

Why are my vegan chocolate chip cookies flat? ›

Why are my 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.

Are Mcdonald's chocolate chip cookies vegan? ›

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Contains: Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat.

Does Crumbl have vegan cookies? ›

One vegan treat that has gained immense popularity among customers is their Vegan Chocolate Chip cookie. It's hard to believe that a cookie can be so rich and decadent without any dairy or eggs, but Crumbl has managed to achieve this extraordinary feat.

Are vegan cookies actually healthy? ›

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. Opting for a recipe that uses natural fruit-sugars to sweeten them could be the healthiest option.

Does Starbucks have vegan cookies? ›

Our vegan cookie includes oatmeal, macadamia nuts, almonds and coconut plus the delightful tang of dried cranberries. Scrumptious on its own and even better alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

Are Trader Joe's Oreos vegan? ›

Just like the original, Trader Joe's version of the Oreo sandwich cookie is also vegan (with the exception of the gluten-free Joe Joe's, which contain egg). While the original satisfies a sweet tooth, the seasonal flavors are truly something to look forward to.

What Trader Joe's chocolate is vegan? ›

Trader Joe's Oat Chocolate Bars come in threes—three individually wrapped Bars, neatly stacked in a single box. But there's even more about these Bars that makes them “better,” especially if you're someone who is avoiding dairy...

Why are my vegan cookies greasy? ›

You baked your cookies and they came out an oily greasy mess. Urgh, what an awful feeling! If you've had this happen to you, odds are you made one of two mistakes: either you didn't allow the ingredients to thoroughly mix during the creaming process or you didn't allow the dough to rest enough before baking.

Why are 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.

How to keep vegan cookies from spreading? ›

As little time as 30 mins in the fridge will make a big difference and prevent your cookies from spreading too much. So try chilling your dough if you haven't, it'll do wonders!

Which Subway cookie is vegan? ›

The chain also expanded its cookie range with its first vegan cookie offering: the Vegan Double Choc Cookie. The vegan cookie replicates the flavor of the chain's Double Chocolate Cookie. “Our new plant-based T.L.C.

What is the vegan McDonald's called? ›

McPlant™: McDonald's Plant-Based Burger | McDonald's. Order Now.

Are Chip Ahoy cookies vegan? ›

Nabisco Chips Ahoy! is probably the most famous brand of chocolate chip cookies in America, or perhaps even the entire world, but are they vegan friendly? Considering traditional chocolate chip cookies are made with butter and eggs, it should come as no surprise that Chips Ahoy! cookies are not vegan.

Are Oreos still 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!

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 Starbucks cookies vegan? ›

International coffee chain Starbucks recently added its first vegan pastry to its permanent menu nationwide. The Macadamia Oat Cookie ($2.45) is certified vegan and made with macadamia nuts, almonds, coconut and dried cranberries.

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