Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are the easiest and best vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies ever! Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are the perfect chewy, chocolatey, treat that everyone will enjoy. (This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free too!)

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These delicious gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are decadent, chewy, and EXTREMELY easy to make. This recipe is so simple, that I use it as a foundation for other gluten-free cookie recipes. With golden brown crispy edges and a gooey center, these are hands down the best vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies.

Reasons This Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Works

• Easy to Make! Make gluten-free vegan chocolate chip cookies in less than 30 minutes with no dough chilling required.
• You Won’t Believe They’re Vegan & Gluten-Free! When I bake, I like to make my treats vegan and gluten-free but you can hardly tell the difference between these and classic chocolate chip cookies. The taste and texture are so similar that you don’t miss any omitted ingredients.
• Customizable! To make sure that everyone can enjoy these cookies, I include instructions so that no matter the diet or allergy, there are substitutions available.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Coconut oil: Use melted coconut oil as your fat. It’s easier to mix into the cookie dough.
• Brown sugar: For a molasses taste, opt for brown sugar. It adds moisture and more complex flavors to the gluten-free chocolate chip cookies.
• Maple syrup: Use this natural sweetener to enhance the taste.
• Flax egg (or regular egg): Flax egg is so easy to make. Simply mix 1 tbsp of ground flax seeds in a bowl, along with 3 tbsp of purified water. Then, allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes until a sticky goop is formed. At this point, it is considered a flax egg and is ready to use.
• Vanilla extract: Warm vanilla flavor always works when it comes to baked goods like these vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies.
• Almond milk: Use this as needed if your dough gets too dry.
• Gluten-free all-purpose flour: I like to use Bob Red Mills 1:1 GF APF. It’s a high quality gluten-free flour without that gritty texture some gluten-free cookies are known for.
• Leavening agent: Use baking powder and baking soda to make sure the cookies lift and spread.
• Salt: Don’t forget this key ingredient because it enhances the taste of the other ingredients.
• Chocolate: To keep this recipe vegan, make sure to use vegan chocolate. Trader Joe’s has a great brand of semi-sweet chocolate chips that are completely vegan.

How to Make Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

COMBINE DRY INGREDIENTS. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Then, combine gluten-free flour, almond flour, baking soda, and salt, in a medium bowl ensuring an even mixture. Set this aside.

COMBINE WET INGREDIENTS. Then blend brown sugar, maple sugar, and coconut oil thoroughly in a large bowl. Add vanilla extract and flax egg, whisking them into the mixture.

MIX. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula until well combined. If the mixture seems too dry, add up to two tablespoons of almond milk or water. Then fold in the chocolate chips.

SCOOP. Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of cookie dough for each cookie, rolling it into a ball. Place the dough balls a few inches apart on a baking sheet and gently press down to flatten them.

BAKE, COOL, AND ENJOY. Bake for 12-15 minutes until they turn golden and the center is set. Once done, remove from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to continue cooling. Enjoy your delicious cookies!

Tips To Nail the Best Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Working with gluten-free flour can get a bit dry. If you find that while mixing the dry and wet ingredients together the mixture is slightly dry, you can add up to 2 tbsp of almond milk (or water) to moisten the mixture.
• If you are making these cookies gluten-free, once the dry and wet ingredients are well incorporated you can allow them to chill in the fridge for up to 30 minutes. This helps so that the ingredients bind together properly. This step is not necessary for this recipe, but it does not hurt. (I sometimes chill my dough in the fridge and take some time to clean the dishes, so I have nothing left to do but enjoy my cookies when they are done.)
• Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set without breaking.

Substitutions + Variations

• Flour: If you are not sensitive to gluten, use 2 cups all-purpose regular flour.
• Sweetener: If you don’t have maple syrup, use 1/2 cup cane sugar instead.
• Refined Sugar-Free: If you want these vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies to be refined sugar-free, use 3/4 cups coconut sugar instead of brown sugar.
• Egg: If you’re egg-friendly, use 1 egg instead of flax egg.
• Dairy: If you don’t mind the dairy, use 1/2 cup of butter (melted) instead of coconut oil.

Storage

Store cooled vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, place the cookies in a freezer-safe bag and freezer for up to 3 months.

Freezing Cookie Dough

To freeze vegan chocolate chip cookie dough, flash freeze the formed dough balls for 1 hour. Once they are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy, place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake as normal. 

FAQs

Do I need to chill vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookie dough?

Although chilling is not necessary for this recipe, it does help the ingredients properly bind.

Do gluten-free cookies taste different than regular cookies?

Because gluten-free cookies use alternative flour and binding agents, the taste and texture may differ from traditional cookie recipes. While some recipes may be crumbly, adjusting ingredients and experimenting with flours can create delicious gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, like this recipe.

What happens when you put gluten in cookies?

Gluten contributes to the chewiness and structure of traditional cookies. But you can achieve similar results by using binding ingredients that include moisture, like eggs or flax eggs.

What kind of store bought cookies are gluten-free?

Tate’s is a popular store-bought gluten-free cookie brand. Other brands like Oreo offer gluten-free flavors. But nothing beats vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies made from scratch!

I Hope You Enjoy This Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe!

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