Nancy’s Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
(by Khaleelah Jones)
1/2 c. coconut oil
1 1/4 c. packed palm sugar
2 t. vanilla extract
1/4 c. canned coconut milk
1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
2 c. carob chips or nibs
Maldon sea salt for garnish
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Line your baking sheet with greaseproof paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together coconut oil, palm sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
Add coconut milk and applesauce, whisking until well combined; then set aside.
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and 1/2 t. salt, mixing well to combine.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring to combine. Mixture will be thick.
Fold in carob chips.
Scoop dough by tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt.
(Read Step Away From the Stove, the story that accompanies this recipe.)