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The Ultimate Chewy, Bakery-Style Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (No Chill, One Bowl)

A stack of three thick, chewy vegan chocolate chip cookies loaded with melted chocolate chunks on a white plate.
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Make the best vegan chocolate chip cookies that rival traditional recipes. These cookies are soft, chewy, have gooey centers, and crispy edges. You can make them easily in one bowl with no chilling required.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (replaces eggs)
  • 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 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. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, slightly press the dough balls down.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps achieve the gooey center texture.

Notes

  • For the best chewy texture, measure your flour by scooping it lightly into the measuring cup and leveling it off, rather than packing it down.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, use a mix of semi-sweet and dark vegan chocolate chips.
  • These cookies taste best when eaten the day they are baked, offering that perfect soft and gooey center.

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