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Vegan Oreo Cookies

oreo chocolate chip cookies

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Indulge in Sophie’s ultimate recipe for chewy, soft Vegan Oreo Cookies. This recipe has been tested over nine times to perfection, ensuring a rich, dairy-free treat packed with chocolate chips and crunchy Oreo pieces. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a comforting treat, these cookies are surprisingly easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for both vegans and non-vegans alike!

Ingredients

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230g Plain Flour

1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch

1/2 Tsp Baking Powder

1/2 Tsp Baking Soda

1/4 Tsp Salt

170g Vegan Butter (Melted and Cooled)

100g Granulated White Sugar

150g Brown Sugar

85g Dairy Free Coconut Yoghurt

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

170g Vegan Chocolate Chips

14 Roughly Chopped Oreos (6 for inside the cookie, 8 for on top of the cookies)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line 1-2 large baking trays with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted and cooled vegan butter, granulated white sugar, and brown sugar. Using a handheld electric beater, beat them together on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, about 2-3 minutes. This incorporates air, which is crucial for soft cookies.

3. Beat in the dairy-free coconut yoghurt and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.

4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the plain flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cornstarch helps to keep the cookies tender and chewy.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. A few streaks of flour are acceptable.

6. Gently fold in the vegan chocolate chips and 6 of the roughly chopped Oreos. Distribute them evenly throughout the dough.

7. Scoop 11 equal-sized cookie balls (approximately 2 tablespoons each) and place them onto the prepared baking trays, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Use the back of your hand or a spoon to slightly flatten each cookie dough ball. This helps them spread evenly during baking.

8. Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Do not overbake! They will continue to set as they cool. For a chewier cookie, pull them out closer to 9 minutes.

9. Remove the trays from the oven. While the cookies are still warm, gently press the remaining 8 roughly chopped Oreos onto the tops of the cookies for an extra visual and textural crunch. Allow them to cool fully on the baking trays for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking apart.

Notes

For best results, ensure your vegan butter is truly melted but cooled, not hot. This affects the cookie spread.

Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour; overmixing develops gluten, leading to tougher cookies.

For extra chewiness, you can lightly underbake the cookies (around 9 minutes) so they are still very soft in the center when you pull them out. They will continue to set as they cool on the hot baking sheet.

If you don’t have coconut yogurt, any other plain, unsweetened dairy-free yogurt (like soy or almond) can be used, but coconut often adds a subtle richness.

These cookies are fantastic served with a tall glass of cold plant-based milk or alongside a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.