Description
Enjoy these Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine rich, buttery flavors with a soft and chewy texture. Made with quality plant-based ingredients and natural sweeteners, these cookies offer sweet chocolate pockets and a tender crumb, perfect for sharing or savoring solo. Easy to prepare with accessible pantry staples, they are a delightful treat for all ages.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Natural Gelling Agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Plant-Based Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (natural)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (natural)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (natural)
Mix-Ins
- 1 1/2 cups Plant-Based Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and natural gelling agent to create an even mixture that ensures uniform texture and even baking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer or hand whisk, beat the softened plant-based butter with brown sugar (natural) and granulated sugar (natural) until light and fluffy, incorporating air to achieve softness in the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla Extract: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract (natural) one at a time, making sure each is fully combined to add richness and flavor depth to the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing, which helps maintain a tender and chewy crumb.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the plant-based chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution for melty chocolate pockets in every bite.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to allow the natural gelling agent and butter to firm up, improving texture during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Scoop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but centers remain soft to preserve the chewy finish.
Notes
- Use softened but not melted plant-based butter for the ideal creaming process.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Chilling the dough is important to maintain cookie shape and texture.
- Brown sugar (natural) is preferred for moisture and deeper flavor.
- Remove cookies as soon as edges set to avoid a dry, crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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