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Chocolate Chip Cookies

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A plate of large, chewy chocolate chip cookies stacked on a white ceramic plate with cherry illustrations, photographed on a marble surface.

These vegan chocolate chip cookies are seriously the best you'll ever make — and we don't say that lightly. Whether you're fully plant-based, dairy-free, or just looking for a healthier twist on a classic, this recipe is going to become your new go-to. They're soft and chewy on the inside with perfectly crispy edges, giving you that ideal cookie texture in every single bite. The kind of cookie that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished chewing.

The best part? This recipe is refreshingly simple. No chilling the dough, no complicated techniques. Just straightforward, wholesome baking that delivers bakery-quality results right from your own kitchen.

We use our homemade vegan butter, which contains 35% less fat than both regular butter and most store-bought vegan alternatives — so you can feel a little better about reaching for that second (or third) cookie. If you'd rather skip the homemade step, store-bought vegan butter works just fine and you'll still get a delicious result.

What really takes these cookies to the next level is Healthier Comforts Animal-Free Egg White Protein. It does double duty here — creating that perfect chewy, bakery-style texture while also adding an extra 9g of protein per batch that you simply won't get from other egg substitutes. It's a small swap that makes a big difference. Prefer to keep it simple? Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) works as a substitute and is a great pantry hack, though it may slightly affect the final texture.

Each batch makes 24 large cookies, which means there's plenty to share — with your family, your friends, or honestly, just yourself over the course of the week. No judgment here. This recipe has become a staple in our household, beloved by vegans and non-vegans alike, and we truly hope it finds a permanent spot in yours too. Once you try these, we think you'll have a hard time going back to any other cookie recipe.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These easy vegan chocolate chip cookies are made with simple pantry ingredients — no eggs, no dairy, and absolutely no compromise on flavor. Ready in 30 minutes!

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Cool
5 min
Total
20 min
Servings
24
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) then line three baking sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp Animal-Free Egg White Protein and 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Water until completely combined and there's no lumps. Add 2 tsp Vanilla Extract then set aside.

  3. In a large bowl using an electric or handheld whisk, cream together 1 cup Vegan Butter that's been softened, 1 cup Granulated Sugar and 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed).

  4. Beat in the egg mixture until light, about a minute if using an electric whisk.

  5. Next, sift in 3 cups All-Purpose Flour, 1/2 tsp Baking Powder and 1 tsp Baking Soda. Then add in 1 tsp Salt. Mix until combined.

  6. Add in 1+ cup Chocolate Chips and 1+ cup Nuts then mix thoroughly. You can use as much or as little of each as you'd like!

  7. Roll your cookie dough into small balls using about 3 tablespoons of batter per cookie and space them evenly apart on your cookie sheets.

  8. Bake in your preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cookies are starting to turn brown.

  9. Take your cookies out of the oven and let them sit on the pan for about 5 minutes then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
261 kcal
Protein
4.2 g
Carbs
34.7 g
Fat
11.9 g
Fiber
1.3 g
Sugar
22.1 g
Sodium
178.1 mg
Vit. B12
0.1 mcg

Notes & Tips

  • We highly recommend stocking up on Healthier Comforts Animal-Free Egg White Protein. It's the closest we've ever had in terms of replace actual egg whites, so close that if you do have an egg white allergy maybe refrain from using it.
  • If you don't have the Animal-Free Egg White Protein, then you can use about 4 tablespoons of aquafaba per batch. It just might take a little longer to whip up and might impact the texture slightly.
  • We highly recommend using our Vegan Butter for this recipe. Our butter is seriously the best baking butter out there and it's 35% less fat than traditional stick butters (vegan & not).
  • Make sure to let your cookies sit on the hot pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to the cooling rack because it helps them bake a bit more!

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