Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

What could be better than the giant, chewy, cookies we all know and love? You guessed it – vegan giant, chewy, gooey cookies! This quick & simple recipe will be sure to see you through Veganuary & beyond, it’s certainly become a staple in our house and so easy to change up. Whether you want to add some sweet spices, nuts or fruit, there really is a lot to play around with here. So, let’s get stuck in with the OG: chocolate chip cookies.

Ingredients:

Vegan

Makes 12 cookies

120g vegan butter

150g caster sugar

240g plain flour

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

100g dark chocolate chips

2-3 tbsp vegan milk of choice

1.       Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees and line a large baking tray with greaseproof paper or non-stick matt.

2.       Cream vegan butter and caster sugar with an electric whisk or by hand until thoroughly combined.

3.       In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda & salt and gradually add to the butter & sugar. Mix by hand.

4.       Once thoroughly incorporated, add chocolate chips and continue to mix by hand.

5.       Add your chosen vegan milk and mix until a dough is formed. Roll dough into 12 balls and place on a baking tray. Lightly flatten the cookies with a fork or spoon before placing them in the oven.

6.       Bake for 12 minutes and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes to get that perfect, chewy texture.

7.       Enjoy!

Recipe developed and written by Hayley Lawson