Vegan and Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined.
4. Add the gluten-free flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Interesting Facts

• You can use dairy-free chocolate chips or a vegan chocolate bar chopped into small pieces.
• Substitute the vegan butter with coconut oil for a tropical twist.
• This recipe can be made gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
• These cookies are best served warm with a glass of almond milk.