Description
Enjoy the ultimate comfort bake with these Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies made with plant-based butter and natural vanilla extract. These cookies have the perfect balance of soft and chewy texture with rich, melty chocolate chips. Ideal for a cozy night or sharing with friends and family, this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and is customizable to suit your tastes and dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
Sugars
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (vegan)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Beat the softened plant-based butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. This incorporates air, giving your cookies a tender rise.
- Add Vanilla and Wet Ingredients: Mix in the natural vanilla extract evenly into the creamed butter and sugars to infuse the dough with a warm, fragrant aroma.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
- Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently to keep the dough soft and smooth without overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the vegan chocolate chips so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough for melty chocolate pockets in every bite.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes. This controls spreading during baking and allows flavor development for chewier cookies.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing evenly. Bake until the edges are just golden and the centers remain soft, about 10-12 minutes, for the ideal chewy texture.
Notes
- Use soft or dark brown sugar to enhance chewiness and flavor.
- Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but centers are still soft for optimal chew.
- Chill the dough properly to prevent excessive spreading and improve texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing.
- For extra chew, try substituting part of the all-purpose flour with bread flour or rolled oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Plant-Based Cookies, Vegan Cookies, Soft and Chewy Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe