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vegan chocolate chip cookies soft chewy recipe

Perfect Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft & Chewy Recipe

Abby Martin
Soft and chewy vegan chocolate chip cookies made in one bowl, no chilling required. Perfect every time!
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 2.5 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar lightly packed
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups non-dairy chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • 2. Mix flaxseed and water in a small bowl; set aside to thicken.
  • 3. Beat softened vegan butter and brown sugar until creamy.
  • 4. Add vanilla and flax egg; mix to combine.
  • 5. Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
  • 6. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • 7. Roll dough into balls (1–2 tablespoons each) and place on baking sheets.
  • 8. Bake for 10 minutes, until edges are set and centers are still soft.
  • 9. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Store in airtight container for 3–4 days.
Freeze dough balls for fresh cookies anytime.
Increase salt to 3/4 tsp if using unsalted vegan butter.
Add nuts, dried fruit, or vegan white chocolate for variations.
Keyword dairy-free cookies, plant-based cookies, vegan chocolate chip cookies