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Bakery-Style Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (Easy, No Chill)

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Welcome to My Kitchen! I am sharing my favorite recipe for bakery-style vegan chocolate chip cookies. These are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. You can make this easy recipe in one bowl with no chilling required, and they taste just like the classic favorites.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon 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 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 the mixture is light and fluffy. This is key for texture.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract and applesauce until just combined.
  4. In a separate medium 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 combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the vegan chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls down slightly.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. These are the best vegan chocolate chip cookies when slightly warm.

Notes

  • For a gooey center, slightly underbake these cookies. They firm up as they cool.
  • You can substitute the applesauce with 1/4 cup of unsweetened plant milk mixed with 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar for a buttermilk effect.
  • Use high-quality vegan chocolate chips for the best melt and flavor.
  • This recipe makes about 18 large, thick bakery style vegan cookies.

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