REAL-DEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Yields 24 cookies

Welcome to the most decadent recipe in the book! I wanted to end the dessert chapter on a high note, and this is a true way to “treat yo’ self.” (If you’re looking for something a bit less indulgent, you’ll find it on page 214.)

Ingredients:

1 cup margarine, plus more for greasing

1 tablespoon flaxseed meal

3 tablespoons warm water

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup granulated sugar

1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

2¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips

Optional Additions:

½ cup chopped walnuts added in step 4

Directions:

1.    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, and grease a baking sheet.

2.    In a small bowl, beat together the flaxseed meal and water for 1 minute. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.

3.    In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and margarine.

4.    Mix in the flaxseed meal mixture, vanilla, baking soda, flour, and salt. Stir in the chocolate chips.

5.    Scoop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

6.    Bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies are golden and crispy around the edges. Allow to cool before eating.

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