If you're craving that classic, gooey cookie, rich in chocolaty goodness, then this is the plant-based method for you. With simple ingredients and a straightforward process, your cravings will be satisfied in no time.
Prepare your flax egg by combining 1 tablespoon of flax seed meal with 3 tablespoons warm water. Stir well and leave to sit for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine warm melted vegan butter and coconut oil with brown sugar, white sugar, sea salt and vanilla extract. Whisk well to combine.
Add flax egg to mixture and whisk well.
Add flour and baking Soda to mixture and mix till dough pulls away from the bowl. If it is still too sticky, add a few teaspoons of flour. Avoid overmixing
Stir in vegan dark chocolate chips and then cover the bowl with cling film and leave the dough in the fridge to refrigerate overnight.
On the next day, preheat oven to 165 degrees Celsius (325 Fahrenheit) and line a cookie sheet with non-stick baking paper.
Grab your cookie dough and roll it into 1 inch balls. Once all of your dough is used up, take 2 balls of Cookie Dough and press them together, stacked vertically, forming a cookie dough snowman of sorts. You should end up with 12 cookies.
Bake cookies for 14-17 minutes or until golden on the edges.
Leave warm cookies on baking tray for another 3-4 minutes before removing.
Notes
TO STORE: Allow the cookies to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Stored at room temperature, they should remain fresh for up to 5 days.TO FREEZE: For longer storage, you can freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.