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The Ultimate Bakery-Style Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Ready in One Bowl (No Chill Required)

Close-up of a vegan chocolate chip cookie broken in half showing gooey, melted chocolate chunks inside.

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Create the best vegan chocolate chip cookies that rival classic bakery versions. This easy, one-bowl recipe delivers soft, chewy centers, crispy edges, and is ready fast with no chilling time needed. You get indulgent, plant-based comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (replaces one egg)
  • 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 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.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract and applesauce until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the vegan chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underdone.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra gooey vegan cookies, use a mix of chopped vegan chocolate bars and chips.
  • If your vegan butter is too soft, chill the dough for 15 minutes before scooping, even though chilling is generally not required for this recipe.
  • To achieve that bakery-style thickness, gently press down on the dough balls slightly before baking.

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