Winter Warmth Cocoa Burst (Print Version)
Rich chocolatey vegan cookies with warming spices and a chewy center ideal for cold days.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
08 - 3/4 cup brown sugar
09 - 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
12 - 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
13 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend melted coconut oil with brown sugar until smooth. Add non-dairy milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
05 - Gently fold in dark chocolate chips and walnuts if desired.
06 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It feels like sharing a secret with a close friend when the spices gently surprise your taste buds.
- These cookies were my go-to when I needed a quick treat that’s both vegan and irresistibly chewy.
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- Make sure your coconut oil is cooled before mixing; too warm and it’ll make the dough oily and hard to handle.
- Adding spices like ground ginger or a pinch of cayenne can completely transform the warmth and depth – a discovery that changed every batch since.
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- Don’t overmix the dough, or the cookies get tough—stir until just combined.
- Using melted and cooled coconut oil is the secret to that perfectly chewy texture every time.