Vegan soft batch chocolate chip cookies are so delicious! These soft and chewy cookies are perfect for packing in lunches or serving at your next party.
I was making chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, and since my son doesn’t like oats in his cookies, I made the first batch without them. When I taste tested that first batch, surprise!  They tasted very similar to Keebler Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
, one of my favorite cookies from when I was growing up.
Anyway, it was a nice surprise to taste that Soft Batch flavor again and this time know exactly what I was eating! This vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe is quick and easy, and even if you aren’t vegan, it’s nice to have a cookie recipe that doesn’t rely on eggs in case you’re out of them.
I think the key to the “Keebler” flavor is the dark brown sugar and the maple syrup, two ingredients that add a richer taste.
Can I use a gluten free flour blend in this cookie recipe?
Yes, this recipe will work well with my homemade gluten free flour blend or a store bought blend like Namaste Perfect Flour Blend.
Can I use coconut flour or cassava flour in this recipe?
I have not tried that, and I don’t recommend it, because grain free flours work differently than all-purpose flour or a gluten free flour blend. The texture may be very dry or tough.
What other egg replacer can I use besides flax seed?
You can try a chia seed egg replacer, or use 1/3 cup apple sauce, or mash up half of a banana.
Watch the video below to see how easy it is to make this vegan cookie recipe:
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Soft Batch Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.
Chewy soft batch vegan chocolate chip cookies made without dairy and eggs. These have a rich, full flavor that's hard to beat!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan buttery spread softened
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed meal
- 6 Tablespoons water
- 1 5/8 cups white spelt flour you could use all purpose flour, or a gluten free flour blend, like Namaste Perfect Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dairy free chocolate chunks I use the Enjoy Life brand
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the flax seed eggs: Place the flax seed meal and water in a small bowl, and let it form a gel. This should take about 3 minutes or so.
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In a large bowl, beat buttery spread and sugars until fluffy. Add the maple syrup and flax eggs and beat.
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Add the spelt flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.
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Stir in chocolate chunks.
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Drop spoonfuls onto the parchment lined cookie sheet. Leave about an inch and a half between cookies. You should be able to fit 12 cookies on a sheet. Set remaining batter aside.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes. Check them at 10 minutes, you don’t want to over bake. In my oven, 12 minutes was perfect. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet.
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Repeat with remaining batter.
Recipe Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container.
You can freeze this batter if you like, just drop it by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, then freeze. Once the dough balls are frozen, place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to three months.
Make sure you don’t over bake these – you want them to stay soft and chewy!
This vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe is:
- easy and perfect for beginner bakers
- delicious for a bake sale
- perfect for packing in school lunches!
What was your favorite childhood cookie?
These are incredible! I can’t believe I baked them they’re so chewy and delicious!! They were so easy to make and took no time at all. Thank you sooo much for sharing this recipe. Finally a vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe I can stick with. I’m forever grateful.
Delicious recipe!
Hi! I’m new to vegan baking. my cookies spread like crazy! can you help me narrow down what I did wrong? I really want my kiddos to be able to enjoy cookies again!
What kind of buttery spread and what type of flour did you use?
I’m baking a batch right now!
Xoxo, The Occasional Indulgence
I hope you liked them!
They sound and look yummy! I too, love soft cookies!
I’ve always been a chocolate chip girl, too!
Happy Accidents in the kitchen are some of the best accidents ever! These cookies look really yummy, and I love soft cookies. Classic chocolate chip was always my childhood favorite. =0)