Decadent Vegan Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in these luxurious vegan chocolate chip cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy! With the perfect balance of sweetness from both white and brown sugars, combined with rich chocolate chips, these cookies are sure to delight your taste buds. The secret ingredient? Silken tofu! It adds a delightful creaminess without any animal products, making these cookies a guilt-free treat. Perfect for any occasion, guests will never guess they’re vegan. Bake a batch today for a mouthwatering dessert that everyone will love!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
granulated sugar
1/2 cup (measured)
brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
margarine
1/3 cup (room temperature)
shortening
1/3 cup (room temperature)
extra-firm silken tofu
1/4 cup (pureed)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (measured)
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (measured)
chocolate chips
1 cup (measured)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, margarine, and shortening using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
3
In a blender or food processor, add the extra-firm silken tofu and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4
Gradually add the pureed tofu mixture to the creamed sugars, mixing well until fully combined.
5
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure there are no lumps.
6
Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined (do not overmix).
7
Fold in your desired amount of chocolate chips, evenly distributing them throughout the cookie dough.
8
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough into balls (this recipe will yield approximately 16 cookies). Slightly flatten each dough ball before placing them on an ungreased baking sheet.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 9 to 10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Vegan Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies?
They are luxurious vegan cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy, featuring a balance of white and brown sugars and rich chocolate chips.
What is the secret ingredient in this recipe?
The secret ingredient is extra-firm silken tofu, which adds a delightful creaminess without using any animal products.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F or 175°C.
How long should I cream the fats and sugars?
You should cream the granulated sugar, brown sugar, margarine, and shortening using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
How do I prepare the silken tofu?
Add the extra-firm silken tofu and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
When should I add the pureed tofu to the dough?
Gradually add the pureed tofu mixture to the creamed sugars after they have been beaten for 5 minutes, mixing well until fully combined.
Is it necessary to sift the dry ingredients?
Yes, you should sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure there are no lumps in the cookie dough.
How should the flour mixture be incorporated?
Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined while being careful not to overmix.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 16 cookies when using a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough.
Do I need to flatten the dough balls?
Yes, you should slightly flatten each dough ball before placing them on the baking sheet.
Should I grease the baking sheet?
No, the instructions specify placing the dough balls on an ungreased baking sheet.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
The cookies should bake for approximately 9 to 10 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are done?
The cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
How should I cool the cookies?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I taste the tofu in the finished cookies?
No, the tofu acts as a creamy binder and guests will likely never guess the cookies are vegan.
What type of tofu is best for this recipe?
Extra-firm silken tofu is required to achieve the correct creamy consistency.
What kind of flour is used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
How much chocolate chips should I use?
The recipe suggests using 1 cup of chocolate chips, or your desired amount.
What fats are used in this vegan recipe?
The recipe uses a combination of 1/3 cup room temperature margarine and 1/3 cup room temperature shortening.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe suitable for any occasion.
Are these cookies crunchy?
No, these cookies are specifically designed to be soft and chewy.
What is the role of brown sugar in this recipe?
Brown sugar provides sweetness and contributes to the soft, chewy texture of the cookies.
What speed should the electric mixer be set to?
The mixer should be set to medium speed for creaming the sugar and fats.
Does this recipe use vanilla?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract is blended with the tofu for flavor.
Are these cookies plant-based?
Yes, they are 100% vegan and plant-based, containing no animal products.
Can I add the chocolate chips at the beginning?
No, chocolate chips should be folded in at the end, after the flour and wet ingredients are just combined.
How much baking soda is required?
The recipe requires 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
Is there salt in these cookies?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt is sifted with the dry ingredients to balance the sweetness.
Why use shortening and margarine together?
The combination of margarine and shortening helps create the decadent, chewy texture described in the recipe.
Are these suitable for a crowd?
Yes, they are described as a mouthwatering dessert that everyone will love, perfect for any occasion.