Author: My Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are cookie perfection. Sweet, chocolatey, crispy on the outside, and chewy in the middle. Perfect! Oooh ahhhh, can you say: Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies!
These vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are my idea of cookie perfection. Sweet, chewy, chocolatey - dip that sucker into a glass of dairy-free milk, cookie perfection.
Best yet, they are so simple to make with no hard to find ingredients! This is exactly the theme of my first book, Fuss Free Vegan: All my classic, favourite recipes made vegan with no hard to find ingredients. Because veganism isn't as hard as it sounds, I promise.
...Ok, I admit there is nutritional yeast in the book, but depending on how long you have been vegan, it isn't a hard to find anymore. You just have to know where to look 😉
I remember, one of the most difficult things about writing my first book (apart from actually writing the thing), is that I'm making all these scrumptious recipes and meanwhile I had to leave you guys hanging until the next year. I felt so mean! I was so used to sharing my creations with you as I developed them. Alas, you had to wait, but hopefully, these vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies made it all better until the book was released.
To Make Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Add all those dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk together.
Add all the wet ingredients to a bowl and use a beater to cream the vegan butter and sugar together. It will be nice and fluffy like this.
Now dump the butter mixture into the dry ingredients and mix together. When it just comes together, add in the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
Take two tablespoons of cookie dough, and roll into a ball. Place on the cookie sheet and pop in the oven to bake.
The cookies will look pretty raw when they are ready, but you will know they are done because they will have spread and the underside of the cookie will be golden brown. That's the secret for chewy cookies, don't over bake them. Let the cookies cool to set.
Try not to turn into the cookie monster.
Can you freeze vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies?
If stored in a freezer-safe container and stored after cooling, they should last up to two months.
How long can you keep vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies?
Baked cookies will stay fresh in your fridge for approx. 5 days if stored in a sealed container.
What are the best kind of rolled oats for cookies?
I think old-fashioned rolled oats are the best because they do provide a chewy texture and nutty flavour to the cookie, which is so darn good. But if you're in a pinch, any rolled oat will suffice 🙂
Is it safe to eat the raw cookie dough?
Since raw flour can contain harmful bacteria, it's important to heat treat the flour before consuming the unbaked cookie dough. Check my Vegan Edible Cookie Dough recipe to find out how to heat treat the flour and make delicious cookie dough to eat.
Bon appetegan!
Sam.
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Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Servings: cookies (roughly...depending on how much dough you eat!)
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Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients:
- ¾ cup vegan butter, cold (such as Earth Balance)
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips, (or sub raisins for oatmeal raisin cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, add all the wet ingredients, and use a beater to cream the vegan butter and sugar together. Dump the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix. I find different vegan butter brands have different moisture contents, so if you find the dough is a little dry, add up to 1 Tablespoon of water until the dough holds together. When it just comes together stir in the chocolate chips.
- Take two tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until you have used up all the cookie dough. Bake 14 to 18 minutes, the cookies will have spread but look almost raw, they should be golden on the on underside. Let cool on the pan to let the cookies set.
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Elizabeth says
Pretty basic to make. I love adding oats. Cookies for breakfast is amazing! Pretty healthy tasting but good. I used 1/4 c powdered stevia and 1/4 c org cane sugar for the white sugar part and they're fine. I got 27 cookies.
Sam Turnbull says
Glad you enjoyed, Elizabeth!
Shari says
These were wonderful. I made them a few days ahead of when I needed them and was worried they would be dry and hard by the time the event I was catering rolled around, but I stored them in an airtight container and they were amazing the day I needed them. The little bit of cinnamon added gave these cookies a little something extra, and several people commented that they were the best cookies they had ever had. Nobody knew they were vegan! Wouldn't change a thing about this recipe! I will definitely keep it in my permanent collection.
Sam Turnbull says
Amazing! Thrilled everyone loved them so much, and honoured that they have made it to your permanent collection, Shari 🙂
Krystle says
These look so yummy!
Do you think I could replace the vegan butter with coconut oil?
Thanks in advance!
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Krystle, yes it will work, but coconut oil tends to make cookies a bit greasier and of course doesn't have the butter flavour. Enjoy!
Sarah Nutu says
So technically I’m not vegan, but I can’t eat dairy. Usually I use “regular” chocolate chip cookie recipes and just sub in vegan butter for regular butter. This time, I decided to try out an actual vegan cookie recipe, and I was pleasantly surprised! These cookies were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Just perfect! These are my new go-to cookies. You did it again, Sam. Another amazing recipe. Thank you!
Sam Turnbull says
Awesome!! Thrilled they are your new go-to, Sarah 🙂
Courtney Ransom says
Just gave these a try (YUM). I subbed all brown sugar and omitted cinnamon because I was unprepared and couldn't be bothered to take off my pajamas to go to the grocery store... and they turned out great! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sam Turnbull says
Haha, wonderful! So happy they turned out great for you, Courtney 🙂
Lillian says
Hi, just a quick question. I was wondering how long these cookies keep. I'm thinking about making them for a vegan friend who lives overseas and was wondering if the cookies would keep for 6-10 days to survive shipping and then some. Thanks!
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Lillian, they never last more than a few days in my house. Hahaha. From my research cookies should keep about 2 weeks when kept in an airtight container. So it sounds like they should last fine. Enjoy!
Lillian says
Thank you!
Megan Bosh says
If you put a slice of bread ( enough to cover the cookies) and put them in a tight container they will last longer
Jessica S says
These are great. I made some with the 2-tablespoon amount and cooked them for 16 minutes. I also make some with only 1-tablespoon and cooked them for 11 minutes. These smaller sizes are good since I can pack them in green mason jars and give them as gifts. My house smells fantastic. They taste delicious. Thanks!
Sam Turnbull says
Love it! What a lovely gift!!! 😀
Sammy says
Hi! I love this recipe, is there any chance I could replace the AP flour for whole wheat or oat flour? I’m not sure if that changes the ratio?
Sam Turnbull says
Generally, the measurements when substituting whole wheat or oat flour are a bit different and result in a bit different texture. I haven't tried either of these flours so I don't know the correct measurements, but here is an article you might find helpful. Enjoy!
Natalie says
I'm not vegan, but I am going to a cookie exchange with two of my friends who are. I decided to make these, and WOW they were amazing. Pretty safe to say that these will be my go to oatmeal chocolate chip cookies from here on out! I can't wait for my friends to try them!!
Sam Turnbull says
Yay!!!!! SO happy they are your new go-to, Natalie 😀
Crystalina says
Finally done looking for good chocolate chip cookie recipes! This is it. Chewy, brown sugary, cinnamonny, fabulous and perfect. I always have these ingredients in my kitchen too, so I never need to worry about not being able to make them! I eat sugar once a year and is late November to January 1st! I made these yesterday. I'm making them again today. I feel no shame in admitting that my daughters and I split the 16 cookies (unevenly) and ate them for dinner.
Sam Turnbull says
Hahahaha! So thrilled you love the cookies so much, Crystalina! Thrilled that this is the perfect recipe for you. It's true, it's difficult to not eat them all immediately!
Maria says
These came out delicious!! Great recipe and great video too. I used raisins this time. Next time I'll try it with chocolate chips. A friend is coming over for tea tomorrow and I have to save some for her. Otherwise I would have eaten many more today. The sacrifices we make for friends!
Sam Turnbull says
Hahahah! Friends are the best/worst that way. I always have to save cookies for them too. So happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
Susanne says
This is actually the best vegan chocolate chip cookie that came out of my kitchen. I've tried a lot of vegan cookie recipes!! It smells so amazing in my house right now!!
Sam Turnbull says
Woohoo! Can't get a better comment than that!
Ali says
Wow every recipe of yours turns out so flavorful and perfect!!! These made the house smell wonderful and the whole batch didn't even last 1 day!!
Sam Turnbull says
Haha so happy you love them, Ali!! 😀
Rae Brown says
My brother is Vegan and I made these cookies for him as a birthday treat, and I literally just finished making another batch for myself!! I love them almost better than any other cookie...actually I am pretty sure that I do! I cut down the sugar just a smidge on this batch (did a 3/4 cup sugar mixture instead of a cup) only because I’m a wee bit sensitive to sugar and they turned out more than amazing! YUM’s all around from our family! 🙂
Sam Turnbull says
YAY! Can't get a much better review than that! Thanks so much, Rae. So very happy you found your new favourite cookie 🙂
Sofia says
I think my cookies are too sweet. What can I replace with sugar?
Sam Turnbull says
In most baking recipes, sugar can be reduced by about 1/3 without affecting the cookie too much. You could try that!
Kim says
Hi there!
I'm from the UK and having trouble figuring how much a cup is in grams!? Is it about 225g?
Thanks
Kim x
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Kim,
Cups are volume measurements, and grams are weight measurements, so one does not equal the other. I know a couple of my UK readers have picked up a set of measuring cups and spoons online so that they could easily make any Canadian or US recipe without the need to convert. Hope that helps!
Rox says
Yup. So good. Made them yesterday on a late Monday night, I-Need-A-Cookie-Now whim. I ate more batter than I should have, then a bunch of cookies. Then today, I ate the rest of the cookies. They didn't even make it 24 hours........
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Sam Turnbull says
Thank you so much, Rox! I get those some need cookies now urges and so it's not weird if I randomly start baking at 10pm at night! Haha.
I have been having a couple of issues with my recipe plugin at the moment, but I am trying to get it fixed. Thanks for the star love!
Noel says
I reduced the sugar by half and used part whole wheat flour and these turned out great. The cookies have a nice taste. Ithe is disappointing to see that compared to the online nutritional breakdown of a Nestlé toll house cookie made with egg and butter and real chocolatestate these cookies are higher in fat, sugar and calories.
Sam Turnbull says
Happy you enjoyed your altered version, Noel. There are many, many blogs that focus on health, but that is not my goal here, so I am sure you can find a recipe that suits your requirements more. I would also guess that Nestle's serving size is smaller.
Alice says
Amazing recipe!!!! I omitted the chips and just had plain oatmeal cookies! They're the PERFECT texture! Thanks <3
Sam Turnbull says
Yay! So happy you love them so much, Alice 🙂
Sharon says
Hi! Have you tried peanut butter in the recipe? Wondering how the cookies would be if I added a half of a cup of peanut butter? thanks!
Sam Turnbull says
Half a cup of peanut butter would dramatically change the recipe, and without experimenting, I don't know how they would turn out. I do have a peanut butter cookie recipe in my cookbook tho.
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