Best Vegan Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Discover the ultimate Best Vegan Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe, featuring rich, nutty flavors and gooey chocolate chunks for a decadent, egg and dairy-free treat.
If you’ve been searching for the ultimate vegan cookie recipe, look no further. These vegan brown butter chocolate chunk cookies are rich, decadent, and packed with flavor that rivals any non-vegan version. With a caramelized nuttiness from the brown butter and gooey chocolate chunks in every bite, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your home.
Why Vegan Brown Butter?
Traditional brown butter is made by cooking butter until it’s golden brown and nutty in flavor. For this vegan version, we replicate that magic using plant-based butter, achieving the same depth of flavor without any dairy. Pair that with dark chocolate chunks, and you’ve got an unbeatable treat.
Best Vegan Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
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Ingredients:
3/4 Cup Vegan butter
2 1/4 Cups All-purpose flour
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Baking soda
2 Tsp Cornstarch
1 Cup Brown sugar
1/4 Cup Pure cane sugar
1/4 Cup + 3 tbsp Almond milk
2 Tsp Pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 Cups Chocolate chunks
1 Cup Chopped walnuts
Directions:
To brown the vegan butter: Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously for 10 minutes until it browns. Remove from the heat and let cool. Let the brown butter cool and solidify before using. The butter can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Preheat the oven to 350° degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch together.
Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat the browned butter, milk, sugars, and vanilla together until they are creamy. Cut the dark chocolate bar into chunks. Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts.
Refrigerate the dough for at least one hour (I prefer overnight).
Place 2 tablespoon balls of dough on the lined baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until they are slightly golden brown.
Best Vegan Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Vegan butter
- 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Pure cane sugar
- 1/4 Cup + 3 tbsp Almond milk
- 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups Chocolate chunks
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- To brown the vegan butter: Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously for 10 minutes until it browns. Remove from the heat and let cool. Let the brown butter cool and solidify before using. The butter can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven to 350° degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch together.
- Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat the browned butter, milk, sugars, and vanilla together until they are creamy. Cut the dark chocolate bar into chunks. Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least one hour (I prefer overnight).
- Place 2 tablespoon balls of dough on the lined baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, until they are slightly golden brown.
Tips for Perfect Vegan Cookies
- Don’t Skip the Chill: Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances the flavor.
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: Splurge on good vegan chocolate for the best results.
- Watch the Butter Closely: Browning vegan butter can go from perfect to burnt quickly, so keep an eye on it.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These vegan brown butter chocolate chunk cookies are:
- Crispy on the edges and soft in the center.
- Packed with a deep, nutty flavor from the browned butter.
- Loaded with gooey chocolate chunks in every bite.
Whether you’re vegan or not, this recipe is bound to impress anyone who takes a bite. Perfect for holiday baking, a weeknight treat, or as a gift for loved ones, these cookies are pure indulgence.
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