Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Coconut Oil

These delicious and chewy chocolate chip cookies are for those with certain dietary restrictions, including vegans and those who have gone gluten free.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1 banana, mashed
• 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
• 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
• 1 cup vegan margarine (such as Blue Bonnet® light)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1.5 cups brown sugar
• 1.25 teaspoons baking soda
• 1.5 cups vegan semisweet chocolate chips (such as Trader Joe's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 3

Cream brown sugar, margarine, and white sugar together in a bowl. Add mashed banana and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Combine baking soda and hot water in a small bowl; add to sugar mixture and stir in salt. Add flour slowly, 1 cup at a time, incorporating xanthan gum at the same time. Add chocolate chips and stir to combine. Drop by large spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.