What are easy swaps to make cookies vegan?

Use coconut oil or vegan butter instead of dairy, and flaxseed or applesauce instead of eggs.

How do you replace eggs and dairy in vegan cookie recipes?

Flaxseed or chia eggs bind the dough; almond or oat milk replaces dairy for moisture.

What are the best binders for vegan cookie dough?

Flaxseed meal, mashed banana, and nut butter all work beautifully to hold cookies together.

Can vegan cookies be as chewy or crisp as regular ones?

Absolutely. Adjust fat type and sugar ratio for your preferred texture.

What are some simple 3-ingredient vegan cookie recipes?

Banana oat, peanut butter, and coconut almond cookies are quick, healthy, and delicious.

Vegan Cookie Recipes – 5 Easy, Chewy, Dairy-Free Classics

Name: Vegan Cookie Recipes: Soft, Chewy, and 100% Dairy-Free Delights
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp warm water; ½ cup melted coconut oil; ½ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup coconut sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ½ tsp baking soda; Pinch of salt; ½ cup vegan chocolate chips

Ingredients

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1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp warm water

½ cup melted coconut oil

½ cup brown sugar

¼ cup coconut sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

Pinch of salt

½ cup vegan chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Mix flaxseed and water; let sit for 5 minutes.

3. Whisk melted coconut oil, sugars, and vanilla together.

4. Stir in flax mixture, then add dry ingredients.

5. Fold in chocolate chips.

6. Scoop dough onto sheet and bake 10–12 minutes.

7. Cool 5 minutes before enjoying.

Notes

Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Author: Adam Moretti
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan