Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Dive into the season with these mouthwatering vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. With a perfect blend of spices and rich chocolate, these cookies are an autumnal treat that will make you want to cozy up with a warm blanket and a hot drink.

What You’ll Need to Create These Autumn Delights:

  • Vegan butter for that buttery base, melted, 170g
  • Granulated sugar for sweetness, 134g
  • Light brown sugar for a touch of molasses flavor, 110g
  • Canned pumpkin puree for the fall essence, 60g
  • Aquafaba as an egg substitute, 1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla extract for aroma, 1 tablespoon
  • Instant espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor, ½ teaspoon (optional)
  • All-purpose flour as the structure of the cookies, 250g
  • Pumpkin pie spice for that quintessential fall flavor, 1 tablespoon
  • Baking soda for the rise, 1 teaspoon
  • Sea salt to balance the flavors, ½ teaspoon
  • Vegan chocolate chips and chopped dark and milk chocolate for the chocolatey goodness, 100g total
  • Flaky salt for garnish

Instructions for Crafting the Perfect Cookie:

  1. Whisk the melted vegan butter with both granulated and brown sugars until well combined.
  2. Stir in the pumpkin puree, aquafaba, vanilla extract, and optional espresso powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and sea salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mix, almost combining them, with a few flour streaks remaining.
  5. Stir in most of the chocolate chips and chunks, reserve some for later.
  6. Chill the cookie dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop the dough into 8 balls on the prepared trays, ensuring space for spreading.
  9. Press the remaining chocolate into the tops of the dough balls.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden, then shape the edges with a cookie cutter if desired.
  11. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes while warm and let them cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.

Sharing the Harvest

Don’t keep these delightful treats to yourself! Invite friends and family to indulge in these scrumptious vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Share the recipe with loved ones and bookmark this page to return to your new favorite fall dessert. Whether for a cozy night in or as a festive party treat, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Enjoy the warmth of the season in every bite!

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