Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Description
Crispy, chewy, and very chocolaty, these vegan-friendly chocolate crinkle cookies are impossible to resist; just a perfect Christmas treat.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
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2/3 cup water, divided
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
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3 tablespoons coconut oil
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Mix ground flax seeds with 1/3 cup water in a bowl; let sit until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3
Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
4
Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool.
5
Beat flax seed mixture, remaining 1/3 cup water, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add flour mixture and melted chocolate; mix until well combined. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in confectioner's sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch, 11 to 13 minutes.