Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free & Vegan) 🍪
Gluten Free, Vegan, Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Gluten-Free & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: The Perfect Sweet Treat
Chocolate chip cookies are a timeless favorite, and this recipe is here to prove that you don’t need eggs, dairy, or gluten to create a cookie that’s soft, chewy, and downright delicious.
I’ve been working on this recipe for weeks, testing it until it was just right. And trust me—it was worth it. These cookies are quick to make (ready in 20 minutes!) and perfect for anyone who loves a sweet treat with fewer allergens and more wholesome ingredients.
Chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorite desserts. I love to keep them in a container in the freezer for when I’m craving them, but they don’t last long because Kyle seems to find them quickly. I had been working on a new recipe for vegan chocolate chip cookies that are gluten-free, and it finally came together. I’m so excited to share it with you all, and I hope you make these! You won’t be disappointed.
These cookies are soft and taste like the dreamiest chocolate chip cookie! They were born to be dunked in a cold glass of milk (almond milk for me!) I guarantee, the average person will not be able to tell that these are a bit lighter, gluten-free, and vegan!
Ingredients for Vegan & Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Here’s what you’ll need to make these cookies:
- Flaxseeds & Water: The perfect vegan egg substitute.
- Vegan Butter: Creates that classic buttery cookie flavor.
- Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: Use your favorite brand for the best results.
- Brown Sugar & Coconut Sugar: For sweetness and that perfect caramelized flavor.
- Sea Salt & Baking Soda: Essential for flavor and texture.
- Vanilla Extract: Because no cookie is complete without it.
- Vegan Chocolate Chips: I used Lily’s no sugar-added chocolate chips, but any vegan brand works!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
First, you’ll beat the softened butter on high until it’s creamy. 
Use a spatula to scrape down the butter. Add brown sugar, coconut sugar, and vanilla. Mix until it’s completely lump-free.
Sift the flour, sea salt, and baking soda together.
Add the flaxseed mixture to the mixer. 
On low speed, add sifted flour by the spoonful into the mixer until all flour is incorporated. 
Mix in the chocolate chips! 
The dough might taste a little “flax-y,” but it bakes out. You couldn’t taste the flaxseed at all once the cookies were fully baked. Ohhhhh, they smelled so good!!!! 
Scoop two-tablespoon sized dough balls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 10-13 minutes! 
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack with a spatula!
This recipe made 24 cookies!
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Gluten-Free & Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Ground Flax Seeds
- 4 Tbsp Water
- 4 Ounces Vegan Butter
- 1 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
- 1 1/2 Tsp Vanilla
- 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/3 Cup Coconut Sugar
- 1 Cup Vegan Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350-degrees.
- In a small bowl, Mix the water and ground flaxseed together. Set aside.
- In an electric mixer, cream the butter until lump-free. Mix in the brown sugar, coconut sugar, and vanilla.
- Mix in the flaxseed mixture.
- Sift together the flour, sea salt, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture to the electric mixer by the spoonful until it's completely incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop two-tablespoon sized dough balls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake 10-13 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack with a spatula!
Tips for the Best Gluten-Free Vegan Cookies
Flaxseed Flavor: Don’t worry if the dough tastes a little “flax-y.” The flavor bakes out, leaving a perfectly sweet cookie.
Make-Ahead Option: Freeze the dough balls for quick cookies anytime. Just bake straight from frozen, adding an extra minute or two.
Customize Sweetness: If you prefer, swap coconut sugar with another natural sweetener like maple sugar or stevia.
These were the perfect Sunday treats to bake! 😊 I hope you guys enjoy them! Make sure to tag me in your recipe pics! I love seeing them.
It’s only 7:30 pm, but I’m ready to take a hot bubble bath and jump into bed! Hope you have a great night, everyone!!!
Questions for you!
- What was the last thing you baked?
- Did you watch anything good this weekend?
Vegan banana bread! Except I eat the whole loaf in two days so I try not to make it a lot haha. My husband and I have been into the Ted Bundy documentary.
I’m making vegan banana bread today!!:D My bananas are finally brown lol
Kyle has been watching it and I’ve been tuning in here and there. SO CREEPY!!! I’m excited to the Zac Efron movie to come out.
These cookies look tasty. I might have to have a go at making them for myself..
You won’t regret it 😊 🍪
I don’t own coconut sugar or flaxseed at this moment.. but reading this made me want to run out to the store to get some! Those look amazing Taralynn!
They are so worth the grocery run! 😊
What kind of chocolate chips did you use?
Lily’s No Sugar Added Mini Chocolate Chips 😊
Yummy! There’s nothing better than a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven! Can’t wait to make this. It’s perfect right now in the cold weather too! 🙂
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Couldn’t agree more!!
Made these at midnight! I subbed the coconut sugar for swerve and the brown sugar for swerve brown sugar.
Thank you for my new favorite recipe! I will try to make these with almond flour to lower the carb count.
Thanks for sharing! Love swerve! 😀
I’m excited to make these! Could I use coconut oil instead of butter?
I haven’t tried it with that replacement, so I’m not sure how it would turn out! If you do, let me know 🙂
The last thing I baked was Jalapeno poppers and they were so delicious! I need to make them more often.
I’ve been catching up on Grace & Frankie all weekend, so good!
ohhhhh yum!!! I did that with Kite-hill last year! I need to do the same, thanks for reminding me!!
I heard that show is good!
We loved this recipe. It’s always difficult to find gluten-free and vegan recipes that my kiddos love. We look forward to making our second batch this evening.
Pam
Aww! This put a big smile on my face 😊
these are so delicious, I made them last night for a party and everyone loved them. Need to make more ASAP.
YAY!!! Thanks for sharing, Harriet! We have three cookies left and will make some tonight!! We keep them in the freezer to have with coffee.