Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
This Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan) recipe is built around non-dairy shortening, and it comes together in about 45 minutes from start to finish. It is naturally vegan, so it suits mixed tables without any substitutions. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Cook 45 min
- Total 45 min
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- ½ cup Non-dairy shortening
- ½ cup Non-dairy margarine
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- ½ Banana
- 8 –12 oz vegan chocolate chips
- 2 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 2 cup Flour, whole wheat pastry flour recommended but all-purpose white also works
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cream shortening, margarine, and sugar together in a mixer.
- Add banana to the sugar and butter mixture.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together. Slowly add to the wet mixture.
- Add chocolate chips.
- Roll small portions of dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes, or until slightly browned.
Tips for the best Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
Variations
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan) ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
How long does Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan) take to make?
About 45 minutes in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
Is Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan) vegan?
Yes — this version is vegan as written. Always check packaged ingredients if you have strict requirements.
What can I substitute for non-dairy shortening?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Is this Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan) recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 8 ingredients and 7 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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