Description
Soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with rich, melty plant-based chocolate, made from simple pantry ingredients. Perfectly balanced for a tender texture and customizable with nuts, fruits, or spices.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt for even distribution.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the plant-based butter with natural brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air and ensures your cookies will be tender.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract (natural) and plant-based milk to the creamed mixture, blending until fully combined. The wet ingredients bring moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add your dry mix into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Over-mixing can make cookies tough, so a light hand here is key to maintain softness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the plant-based chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the dough, making sure every bite will have a melty surprise.
- Shape and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto your prepared tray, leaving room for spreading. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges look set but the centers are still soft. Let them cool briefly on the tray.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and improve flavor depth.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and better texture.
- Do not overbake; bake just until edges set to keep cookies soft and chewy inside.
- Measure flour properly by spooning lightly into your measuring cup and leveling off to avoid dense cookies.
- Adjust the ratio between brown and granulated sugar to tweak chewiness and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soft chocolate chip cookies, plant-based cookies, vegan chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, easy cookie recipe
