Vegan Carob Cookies
Vegan Carob Cookies are a quick and easy dairy-free dessert or snack made with carob powder and melty chocolate chips. Sweet, chewy, and naturally flavorful, this recipe requires no mixer and no chilling - perfect for a fuss-free homemade treat.
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour scooped and leveled
- ⅓ cup carob powder
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar or brown
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup neutral vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together carob powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.1 cup all purpose flour, ⅓ cup carob powder, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 pinch salt
- Stir in oil, hot water, and vanilla until just combined (do not overmix). Gently fold in chocolate chips.¼ cup neutral vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons hot water, ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between. Flatten slightly with your hand, as they won’t spread much.
- Bake for 12 minutes for soft cookies or 13 minutes for slightly crisp edges. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the dough. This keeps the cookies soft and chewy.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top after baking for extra flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 0.03mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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