The Best Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)

Chocolate chip cookies on a white counter. This article provides a recipe for dairy-free chocolate chip cookies.

This is the absolute best dairy-free and egg-free chocolate chip recipe! You will have the chewiest & most moist chocolate chip cookies without any milk.

A common misconception is that a good and gooey chocolate chip cookie is simple to make. But in all reality, it takes good quality ingredients, the right measurements, and lots of love!

With this recipe, we are hitting all the notes any cookie connoisseur would dream of with this dairy-free chocolate chip recipe. This recipe has it all, the enticing aroma of a warm cookie, moist and chewy texture, and sweet morsels of chocolate in every bite.

Adding a cold glass of almond milk? this is my go-to when I need a satisfying guilt-free treat after a long day. I’m a dunker for sure, are you on team dunker or bite and sipper?

Stack of 5 vegan chocolate chip cookies on a white plate.

Can You Make Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Dairy? 

Of course! Traditional chocolate chip cookies are made with butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips, which both contain dairy. By using coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips, this recipe tastes amazing without the dairy, you will never miss it!

Do Vegan Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Taste Good?

Heck yeah, they are jaw-droppingly amazing! I haven’t met a cookie I didn’t love, and these dairy-free and egg-free chocolate chip cookies satisfy all my chocolate cravings.

Pairing with a glass of almond milk or a scoop of dairy-free ice cream, this girl stays smiling from ear to ear. Homemade cookies make people happy and feel loved.

In addition to these dairy-free chocolate chip cookies, you might also want to try my ginger spiced cookies and lavender shortbread cookies. All these cookies are great ideas to make for friends, as gifts for teachers, or for cookie swaps.

Are Dairy and Egg-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Chewy?

That’s a yes! In my opinion, a good cookie is not a good cookie if it is not soft and chewy, which is why these dairy-free chocolate chip cookies hit the spot. This recipe works best using exact measurements.

Plus, the use of coconut oil will give you the perfect crunch on the outside, but still chewy on the inside batch of dairy-free chocolate chip cookies that will not last a day in your home.

Ingredients Needed for Dairy & Egg-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

With this one-bowl recipe and a few ingredients, you are minutes away from the best dairy-free chocolate chip cookies ever.

  • Spelt Flour, Almond Flour, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda – This combination of dry ingredients is the perfect base for these amazing egg-free chocolate chip cookies.
  • Coconut Sugar – Add just the right amount of sweetness and a healthier option than brown or white sugar.
  • Coconut Oil and Coconut Cream – Instead of olive oil, butter, and milk, these have healthy fats and blend well with all the ingredients and add the perfect amount of moisture every good cookie needs.
  • Vanilla Extract – This is necessary! It enhances the cookie flavor that we all love.
  • Chocolate Chips – There are two delicious dairy-free options. Depending on what is available at my grocery store I use either Enjoy Life or Simply Delicious Semi-Sweet Morsels.

Picture of the ingredients in bowls and measuring cups for egg-free chocolate chip cookies.

How to Make the Best Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Glad you asked…

STEP 1: MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients (spelt flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and coconut sugar). We will use the chocolate chips in the next step.

STEP 2: ADD THE WET INGREDIENTS

Add the wet ingredients (coconut oil, coconut cream, and vanilla extract) using a spatula until everything is combined, being sure not to overmix. The perfect consistency would be a moldable dough. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

STEP 3: SCOOP THE COOKIE DOUGH & BAKE

Depending on the size of the cookie you desire, roll into balls, and place them on a prepared baking sheet. You can use a 1 or 2-tablespoon measurement or a mini muffin scooper.

Bake for 10 minutes until firm and fluffy (cookies will be crunchier on the outside as they cool). Let the cookies cool at room temperature for at least ten minutes before removing from the baking sheet.

Decadent Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is the absolute best dairy-free and egg-free chocolate chip recipe! You will have the chewiest & most moist chocolate chip cookies without any milk.

  • Course: Dessert
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Allergens: Gluten, Nuts, Wheat
  • Servings: 10 cookies

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • cup spelt flour
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • cup chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 6 tablespoons coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk from a can
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients (spelt flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and coconut sugar). We will use the chocolate chips in the next step.

  3. Add the wet ingredients, (coconut oil, coconut cream, and vanilla extract) using a spatula until everything is combined, being sure not to overmix. The perfect consistency would be a moldable dough. Fold in the chocolate chips at this time.

  4. Depending on the size of the cookie you desire, roll into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet two inches apart. You can use a 1 or 2-tablespoon measurement or a mini muffin scooper.

  5. Bake for 10 minutes until firm and fluffy (cookies will be crunchier as they cool).

  6. Let the cookies cool at room temperature for at least ten minutes before moving from the baking sheet.

  7. If you did not serve the cookies immediately, the cookies should be kept in the refrigerator and separated from each other with parchment paper.

Pro Tips & Meal Prep Ideas

  1. If your dough turns out too sticky add a little more flour, and if your dough turns out too hard, add a little bit more milk.

  2. These yummy cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container, separated with parchment or without layering.

  3. You can freeze your cookie dough in a Ziploc, just add a couple of additional minutes to the baking time.

  4. Keep a close eye on your cookies and be sure not to over bake or you will end up with dry cookies.

  5. Here are a few fun chocolate chip cookie additions; pecans, peanut butter, sea salt, and peppermint.

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Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Variations

If you would like to make a gluten-free cookie, skip the spelt flour which contains gluten, and go with coconut flour or gluten-free flour. For an easy sugar-free cookie option, skip the coconut sugar and try stevia or monk fruit sweetener.

This recipe is a perfect base for some other delicious cookie combinations. If you are a peanut butter lover, add a couple of tablespoons of natural peanut butter to your batter. If oatmeal cookies are your jam, add about ¼ cup of oatmeal to the batter before baking. The variations are endless, comment below and let me know what your favorite cookie combinations are.

How Should Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Be Stored?

These cookies will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 5 days on your kitchen counter or in the refrigerator. I’m sure the kids will give you extra cool points when they see them in their lunch bags or you can take them to the office for a quick midday pick-me-up for the team.

Can Dairy and Egg-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Be Put in the Freezer? 

Yes, they can, but you won’t have those problems since they all will be gone before contemplating this process! But if you must, put your cookies in an airtight container and separate each with parchment paper.

When you are ready to eat, take out and bake at 350 degrees F for about 1 minute.

Are These Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies GLUTEN-FREE?

These cookies are not gluten-free because of the spelt flour, but if you have a gluten intolerance feel free to use gluten-free flour instead.

Are They Sugar-Free?

These dairy-free chocolate chip cookies are not sugar-free. They do contain coconut sugar and chocolate chips. There are sugar-free substitutes that can be used to replace both the coconut sugar and the chocolate chips used in this recipe.

Are They Soy Free?

Yes, these delicious egg-free chocolate chip cookies are soy-free but joyful.

Are Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Healthy?

I am always trying to find a way to veganize and make all my favorite foods, and this dairy-free chocolate chip cookie recipe is no different. After much experimentation, I present to you, all the flavor and none of the guilt, using ingredients like almond flour and coconut oil, you have nothing to worry about, so have one or two!

Are These DAIRY-FREE Chocolate Chip Cookies Keto-Friendly?

No, these dairy-free chocolate chip cookies are not keto-friendly because they contain spelt flour and chocolate chips. A couple of substitutions would be replacing spelt flour with almond or coconut flour. Also, add keto-friendly chocolate chips. This way you don’t cheat on your Keto diet.

This is one of the best dairy-free chocolate chip recipes you will find because they are moist, chewy, and delicious!

This one-bowl wonder will be ready in under 10 minutes and pairs well with a glass of almond milk, a cup of coffee or tea, a scoop of dairy-free ice cream, or just by itself. This recipe will be on repeat and a huge hit with all ages!

Here are a few things to remember, be sure to keep an eye on the oven, and do not overbake. Depending on your dietary needs, be sure to substitute as needed. Resist the urge to grab one and wait a few minutes to allow the cookies to cool when you first take them out of the oven. It will be worth the wait.

Stack of 5 chocolate chip cookies on a plate with another cookie leaning against the cookie tower.

Nutritional Information

There are a multitude of health benefits to these egg-free chocolate chip cookies if prepared as directed. Here are a few you can gain by using the ingredients in this dish:

  • Spelt Flour – Contains nutrients like Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Calcium that may help improve heart health, and digestion and decrease the risk of diabetes.
  • Almond Flour- Rich in unsaturated fats and fiber and can prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol levels, strengthen the immune system, and protect against diabetes as well.
  • Coconut Sugar – Contains Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, and Zinc, which may help in improving gut health and slowing glucose absorption.
  • Coconut Oil – It is rich in lauric acid that helps to maintain blood sugar and cholesterol levels and prevents diseases affecting the liver and kidney. It can improve bone health and skin health as well.
  • Coconut Cream – Can help with weight loss and lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
  • Chocolate Chips – Any 70% or higher contains fiber, potassium, calcium, antioxidants, and magnesium which all help in lowering the risk of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
  • It’s healthy
  • It’s vegan
  • It’s egg-free
  • It’s dairy-free

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