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I decided the perfect vegan chocolate chip cookie had to be just like Mom's was- chewy, soft, not too sweet, and with a hint of crunch along the edges. These cookies match that. I've fooled plenty of people into thinking they're just plain ol' chocolate chippers...and they are, only considerably healthier!

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies [Vegan]

Calories

144

Serves

22 - 24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable shortening, straight from the fridge if available
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Using a stand mixer, cream together butter, vanilla, sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Add applesauce to mixture and beat until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour.
  5. Add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing all the while.
  6. Once dough reaches a uniform consistency, remove from stand mixer and fold in 1/2 cup (or more to your liking!) chocolate chips.
  7. Roll 1 inch balls or drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto greased or lined baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes.
  9. Enjoy!

Notes

Edges should be golden and chocolate should be gooey.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories: 144 | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 7g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Sugar: 11g Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


About The Author

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Amber St. Peter

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I'm Amber, the author of ettle Vegan. I made the transition to a plant-based diet about six years ago. I was born and raised in a town in Maine and grew up eating an omnivorous diet, feasting on plants and animals we grew and harvested ourselves. These days, Alex and I live in Long Beach, California with our Pit Bull Maddie. I do the cooking and the photographing, he does the taste-testing and social media. We make a great team!

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