Holiday Glow Cocoa Burst Cookies (Print Version)

Rich, fudgy cocoa-infused treats with warm holiday spices and chocolate chunks

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 2/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
09 - 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter
10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
11 - 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
12 - 3 tablespoons water
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

14 - 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips or chunks
15 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries or chopped dried cherries

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Combine ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
03 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
04 - Whisk together coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, plant-based milk, prepared flax egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips and dried cranberries if using.
06 - Drop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are firm and centers appear slightly soft.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They stay incredibly fudgy for days, if they last that long
  • The spices make the whole house smell like the holidays
  • Nobody ever guesses they are completely plant-based
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is intentional because they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet
  • Room temperature ingredients help the dough come together smoothly
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading if your kitchen is warm
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale for consistent results every time
  • Let the baking sheet cool completely between batches

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