Bake Vegan Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies at home. Plus, they are soft and fudgy. Also, they stay dairy-free and kid-approved.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup coconut oil or vegan butter, melted
- ¼ cup plant milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Then, whisk until combined.
- In another bowl, stir melted coconut oil, plant milk, and vanilla. Next, add wet ingredients to dry.
- Mix gently until a soft dough forms. However, do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chunks. Then, scoop dough onto the tray, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Finally, cool slightly so cookies firm up.
Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes, so cookies stay thick.
- Also, use dark chocolate chunks for deeper flavor.
- Slightly underbake, because cookies continue setting while cooling.
- Store in an airtight container, while keeping them soft for days.
Variations
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, and add 1 tbsp extra plant milk.
- Nutty Crunch: Add chopped walnuts, while keeping the dough balanced.
- Mocha Chocolate: Add 1 tsp instant coffee powder, so chocolate flavor intensifies.
- Lower Sugar: Use dark chocolate with less sugar, but keep cocoa rich.
Health Benefits
- Cocoa contains antioxidants, so it supports heart health.
- Dairy-free and egg-free ingredients make it vegan-friendly.
- Baking at home reduces preservatives, while controlling sweetness.
- Plant-based fats help keep cookies satisfying and rich.
Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie, approx.)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
Kid-Friendly Version
- Use mini chocolate chips, so chunks are easier to chew.
- Reduce cocoa slightly, while keeping cookies chocolatey.
- Bake smaller cookies, because kids prefer bite-size treats.
- Serve with fruit or plant milk, so snacks feel balanced.
