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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!
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