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Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

What's better than vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookies? Not much, if you ask us. These cookies are easy, delicious, and beyond enjoyable. Serve with your favorite glass of non-dairy milk or vegan ice cream!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cookies, dairy-free, dessert, plant-based, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Author Toni Okamoto & Michelle Cehn

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of vegan butter softened
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 cup of packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup of plain applesauce
  • ¾ cup of peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • 3 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons of hot water
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 2 cups of vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the butter and both sugars until smooth.
  • Beat in the applesauce, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt.
  • Dissolve baking soda in hot water, and then add it to the batter.
  • Stir in flour and chocolate chips.
  • Scoop dough into large spoonfuls and place on prepared cookie sheets.
  • Using your fingers or a spatula, pat down the dough to flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.