Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, rich, and utterly delicious! Perfect for snacks or gifting, made with simple wholesome ingredients.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Baking Sheets
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil I used sunflower oil for a light flavor
- 1 cup dark brown sugar adds moisture and depth of flavor
- 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness and structure
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce acts as a binder and adds moisture
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for that warm flavor
- 1 tsp cinnamon optional, but recommended for warmth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend if needed
- 1.5 cups rolled oats for chewiness and fiber
- 1 tsp baking soda to help the cookies rise
- 0.5 tsp salt enhances flavor
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips for that indulgent chocolate taste
Instructions
Stepwise Method: Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and achieve that perfect golden color.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth. If using cinnamon, now is the time to add it in.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense cookies.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or two tablespoons, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freeze unbaked cookie dough in balls; bake directly from frozen with an extra minute added to baking time.
- Microwave cookies for 10-15 seconds to restore softness if they become hard.