I baked these vegan brownie cookies for my friend’s chocolate craving last month. The brownie batter made the cookies fudgy, and she said they were the best chocolate cookies she had ever had.
Decadent Vegan Brownie Cookies
These cookies feature a rich chocolate flavor and a soft, gooey center that resembles a brownie. The recipe yields about 12 cookies and is ready in just over 30 minutes, making it an excellent option for a quick treat or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or vegan chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond or peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In the same bowl, add the cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well combined. The dough will be thick.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten the tops slightly and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
I store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. The centers stay soft, and I let cookies come to room temperature before serving.
