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Seven vegan coconut oil cookies on a white plate.
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Vegan Coconut Oil Cookies Recipe

These vegan coconut oil cookies are easy to make and delicious. These dairy-free, egg-free cookies are soft and chewy with crispy edges.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Chilling time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 158.2kcal

Equipment

  • Parchment paper
  • Sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour or spelt flour (or substitute all purpose flour)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (solid, at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, and salt to a large mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix well.
  • Add the flour and baking powder to the mixing bowl, then use a spoon to mix well.
  • Add the dark chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  • Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • When the dough has finished chilling, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use your hands to roll the dough into 12 evenly sized balls and place them, evenly spaced, on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 16 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool off for at least 15 minutes before removing from the pan and serving.

Notes

  • Optional addition: add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, or peanuts to the cookie dough, if desired. Stir them into the dough along with the chocolate chips.
  • Store these vegan coconut oil cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze them for up to six months. Then thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 158.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.4g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 7.2g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 93.3mg | Potassium: 123.6mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 10.7g | Vitamin A: 1.9IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 61.3mg | Iron: 0.6mg