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Chewy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (Nut-free, Gluten Free)

These nut-free, chewy vegan chocolate chip cookies have the most incredible texture and are bursting with flavor. They are nut-free, made with sunflower seed flour, are vegan, gluten-free, and you only need a handful of ingredients! A perfect recipe for the cookie table this holiday season!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 1 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cup sunflower seed flour *See above post for how-to
  • 1 flax egg or regular egg
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • generous pinch of sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. If using a flax egg, mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 2 1/2 tbsp water and set aside to thicken 5-10 minutes.
  • Start by blending sunflower seeds in a high powered blender until it reaches the consistency of almond flour - super fine! You'll need around 2 cups of sunflower seeds to get 1 3/4 cups sunflower seed flour.
  • Then add in the remaining ingredients, mixing well until dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop by roundfuls onto a lined cookie sheet. Use your palm to slightly flatten them.
  • Bake for 11-12 mins, until golden around the edges. Let them cool completely (i actually like sticking mine in the freezer for a bit) before enjoying! They'll firm up as they cool.
Keyword cookies, gluten free baking, healthy cookies, healthy desserts, holiday baking, nut-free, sunflower seeds