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Instructions
1
First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, add melted coconut oil, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir to combine.
3
Add vanilla extract and applesauce to the mixing bowl. Stir until combined.
4
Next, add in flour, peanut butter, baking soda and sea salt. Stir until combined.
5
Fold in chocolate chips.
6
Use an ice cream scooper to scoop balls of dough onto lined pan. Space about 2 inches apart.
7
Bake for 9 to 10 minutes or until cookies look just barely set in the middle.
8
Remove pan from oven. If desired, lightly tap pan on countertop to help cookies spread slightly.
9
Finally, allow cookies to cool on pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer to a wire rack.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Applesauce as Egg Replacer 🍎Use unsweetened applesauce as a 1:1 egg substitute to bind ingredients while adding moisture; it prevents the cookies from becoming dry, which is crucial in vegan baking where fat content differs from traditional recipes.
- Coconut Oil Temperature Control 🥥Let melted coconut oil cool slightly before mixing into wet ingredients to prevent premature spreading; warm oil can cause the cookies to flatten during baking instead of rising and maintaining thickness.
- Natural Peanut Butter Stirring Hack 🥜Thoroughly stir your natural peanut butter before measuring to incorporate any separated oil at the top, ensuring consistent texture and preventing overly greasy cookies that spread too much.
- Underbake for Optimal Texture 🍪Remove cookies when edges are set but centers still appear slightly soft (about 11-13 minutes); they'll continue cooking on the hot pan and develop that signature thick, chewy texture as they cool.
- Brown Sugar Moisture Secret 🍯Brown sugar's molasses content adds essential moisture and chewiness to vegan cookies; pack it firmly when measuring to maximize its contribution and create the dense, fudgy interior these cookies are known for.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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