Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips, these vegan gluten free cookies are easy to make and taste just like the classic version everyone loves — no one will miss the dairy or gluten.
Ingredients
Base
- 160 g gluten free 1-to-1 flour blend or all-purpose flour if not gluten sensitive
- 30 g Dutch-process cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp espresso powder optional, to deepen the chocolate taste
Moisture and Fat
- 113 g vegan butter or melted and cooled coconut oil
- 60 ml dairy free yogurt or unsweetened applesauce
Sweetness and Flavor
- 100 g brown sugar
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-Ins
- 150 g vegan chocolate chips or chopped vegan chocolate
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted vegan butter, dairy free yogurt or applesauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Add baking soda, sea salt, espresso powder (if using), and cocoa powder. Whisk until fully combined.
- Using a spatula, fold in the flour blend gently until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Fold in vegan chocolate chips or chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
- If dough feels soft, let it rest while the oven preheats. Optional: chill for 20–30 minutes on hot days or if using a soft flour blend.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1.5 tbsp of dough per cookie, roll into balls. For larger cookies, stack two dough balls and shape gently.
- Place on baking sheet with 2 inches of space between. Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Gently shape edges with a spoon if needed.
Notes
Use a digital scale for accurate measurements to avoid dry cookies. Let dough rest to hydrate gluten free flours. For nut-free, avoid blends with almond flour. Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a bakery-style look.
Calories: 116
Total Fat: 6.5 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 10.6 mg
Sodium: 86.2 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 14.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
Sugars: 8.5 g
Protein: 1.6 g
🍽 Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie)
Serving Size: 1 cookie (1 tbsp dough)Calories: 116
Total Fat: 6.5 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 10.6 mg
Sodium: 86.2 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 14.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
Sugars: 8.5 g
Protein: 1.6 g