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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (V, GF): chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with rich chocolate morsels, made with whole ingredients. My favorite chocolate chip cookies! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.

Welcome, gather ’round, and get ready for some ridiculously GOOD vegan chocolate chip cookies!! . Why, yes, I have been waiting to use that cookie emoji for ages now. One would think I could use that all the time, but… anyway, that’s besides the point.

The point today is cookies! (I know, I totally have to stop yelling that). There’s just something about a really friggin’ good cookie that gets me all pumped up. So by now you know that I’ve already shared my oat flour chocolate chip cookies, and… my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies… and and my peanut butter cookies. But what about the beloved, classic vegan chocolate chip cookie?

Nope. And this time, I really wanted to BRING IT. This time, we’re gonna do things a little bit more indulgently, a bit more… crispy, a bit more chewy… and a bit more AWESOME. Okay, a lot more awesome. Like at least three … worth.

So are you ready for this? Allow me to introduce you to my Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe. They’re so, so good. In fact, the tastiest vegan cookies ever, you might say. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (V, GF): Chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with rich chocolate. My favorite chocolate chip cookies! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Cookies #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

I started with my Healthier Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (made way back when I didn’t share exclusively gluten free recipes), then took two years of feedback from all the baked cookie recipes I’ve ever shared. Because, ya know, no bake cookie feedback really wasn’t gonna help me.

And there are a TON of cookie recipes on the blog. Here are a few, in case you’re interested:

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (V, GF): Chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with rich chocolate. My favorite chocolate chip cookies! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Cookies #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

I read, tossed in my sleep so many nights over, and really took to heart, feedback on my Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies, and other cookie recipes. Although many of you enjoyed how soft they were, some of you wanted firmer, chewier cookies. You wanted cookies that truly resembled the junk food cookies of days past (passed?).

So I set aside my soft spot for soft cookies (heh heh), because I know you guys wanted something heartier. And I’m delivering! Figuratively speaking, of course. ๐Ÿ˜‰

This vegan chocolate chip cookies recipe is everything you asked for: firmer, denser, more indulgent, just slightly chewy (don’t worry, I’m working on a chewy version as we speak), with crispy edges and just all the things you could want in a non-soft chocolate chip cookie. ๐Ÿ™‚

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (V, GF): Chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with rich chocolate. My favorite chocolate chip cookies! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Cookies #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Now allow me to tell you all about these vegan chocolate chip cookies’ finest points. They’re:

  • slightly chewy, deliciously dense
  • packed with chocolate!!
  • crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside
  • so delicious fresh out of the oven, and even 2 weeks later
  • vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
  • just the refined sugar-free chocolate chip cookie you’ve been searching for
  • made without butter, in fact, made with coconut oil
  • taste wonderfully fresh-baked the second they’re warmed up again. ๐Ÿ˜‰
  • made with the allergy-friendly, healthy, whole ingredients you know and love
  • so yummy when paired with Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins and Best Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • just the best vegan gluten free chocolate chip cookies you’ve been searching for

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (V, GF): Chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with rich chocolate. My favorite chocolate chip cookies! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Cookies #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

Give them a try and you’ll see. These are the yummiest vegan chocolate chip cookies you’ve ever had. Without the guilt. ๐Ÿ˜‰ I seriously can’t wait to hear what you think! Thank you for making, sharing, and enjoying these recipes with me. It’s truly an honor to share these baking adventures with you.

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (V, GF): Chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with rich chocolate. My favorite chocolate chip cookies! #Vegan #GlutenFree #DairyFree #Cookies #Dessert | Recipe on BeamingBaker.com

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5 from 24 votes
Servings: 14 -18 cookies

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (V, GF): chewy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and packed with rich chocolate. My favorite chocolate chip cookies! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free.
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
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Ingredients 

Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons solid coconut oil*
  • 2/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 1/3 modified flax egg, 4 teaspoons ground flax + 4 tablespoons water, whisked together, set for 15 mins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-In Ingredients

  • ยฝ cup + 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips

Optional Topping

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or greased foil.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • Add solid coconut oil* and coconut sugar to a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the sugar into the solid oilโ€”this will take a few minutes. Cut until only small coconut oil clumps remain and the texture resembles clumpy wet sand.
  • Add in the remaining wet ingredients: modified flax egg and vanilla extract. Whisk until incorporated. The mixture will be wet and chunky.
  • Using a hand mixer, gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Mix until well-incorporated and a cohesive dough forms. Donโ€™t worry about the small clumps of solid coconut oilโ€”this is expected. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, press chocolate chips onto the top of cookies. Bake 8-12 minutes. Mine took 10 minutes. After removing from the oven, give the baking sheet a few light taps to flatten the cookies to perfection.
  • Transfer baking sheet to a cooling rack. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Afterward, use a heatproof spatula to transfer cookies directly onto the cooling rack for to finish cooling. Enjoy!

Notes

*Helpful hints with coconut oil: If your coconut oil is liquidy, do the following: line a small bowl with plastic wrap. Pour measured amount of coconut oil into bowl, directly over the plastic wrapโ€”this will help you easily remove it later. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Keep a close eye on the coconut oilโ€”you want it to be solid, but just slightly soft enough for cutting. Once itโ€™s solid, lift the plastic wrap out of the bowl and dump the coconut oil into your mixing bowl.
More Gluten Free Vegan Cookie recipes: Easy Peanut Butter Cookies, 4 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, Gluten Free Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.
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Here are a few items I used in today’s recipe. ๐Ÿ™‚

Cookie Sheet | KitchenAid Hand Mixer2-Tablespoon Cookie ScoopGluten Free Oat Flour | Coconut OilOXO Mixing BowlsCooling RackCoconut SugarStainless Steel Measuring Cups

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94 Comments

  1. Jen says:

    You are the cookie queen! I am drooling over these!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Thanks Jen! That’s exactly what I was hoping for. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  2. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says:

    Those look terrific, I’d love to chomp into a few right now!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      That sounds like a most tasty plan! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  3. Amanda says:

    I’ve never seen such fantastic vegan chocolate chip cookies!!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Thank you, Amanda! Wait til you try them. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  4. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says:

    5 stars
    Cookies for dessert is always a great option in my book!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Oh YES!! I completely agree, Amy!

  5. Ghada says:

    This looks amazing! Where do you get or find vegan chocolate chips? Do you recommend a brand? I canโ€™t find any in my part of the world!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Ghada, I mainly purchase mine on Amazon or at the grocery store. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Guittard makes these semisweet chocolate chips that are “accidentally” vegan. If you have a milk or dairy allergy, try Enjoy Life (since the Guittard ones are made on equipment that also makes milk chocolate). Sunspire also makes dairy-free DREAM semi-sweet chocolate chips. Hope this helps!

  6. Jessica Robinson says:

    5 stars
    We are huge lovers of soft and chewy cookies in our household! Especially if the outside edges are a little crispy and crunchy. Love that you recreated this with a vegan cookie! Amazing!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Oh YES!! Crispy edges are the best! Hope that you get to try and enjoy. ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Gunjan says:

    5 stars
    I am drooling over these cookies . Saving it for the weekend to try. These images are gorgeous and make me crave for them even more.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Yay! Can’t wait to hear what you think, Gunjan. ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says:

    5 stars
    I really hope you saved some of these cookies for me — because I’m hangry! The photos are absolutely gorgeous – and I want to reach through the screen to snag a few of these beauties — and it’s only 9 a.m. where I am…

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hehe. I have a big, fresh plate waiting here for ya. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks for your lovely words!

  9. Shashi at SavorySpin says:

    5 stars
    Personally, I love soft cookies {i have a huge soft spot for ’em ๐Ÿ™‚ } but, I also love chewier firmier cookies like these! These look fantastic Demester! I’ve never tried using a flax egg in a cookie recipe before – seeing how good these look, and I have a vegan friend coming over – I just might have to give it a try! Happy Monday, friend xoxo

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hehe, me too!! That’s why I have so many soft cookie recipes! Hehe. Hope you do give them a try–flax eggs are so easy and versatile! Happy Monday, Shashi! xoxo

  10. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says:

    5 stars
    What a great recipe to have under your belt!!!
    It ticks off so many different diets! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free….awesome!!!!!
    Plus they look just gorgeous!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Right?! They’re so crazy yummy. Thanks Claire! ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. Jim Power says:

      I found this site and love the idea.. I have type 1 diabetes and need to not use Dairy or Gluten (or most grains) and no sugar and low in carbs.

      I am going to try this with Organic Coconut Flour instead of Oat flour.
      Also instead of sugar I am going to try the Keto Sweetner Allulose

      also can I add Cinnamon to this?

      1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

        Hi Jim, unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend swapping the oat flour with coconut flour. Coconut flour is super, super dry and absorbent, so I’m afraid it won’t work within this recipe. I’ll make a note to work on a coconut flour chocolate chip recipe. Hugs!