Need a cozy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Try our veganized version of the classic Archway Dutch Cocoa Cookie! These delightful cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a midnight snack. They are easy to make and will surely impress your friends and family with their rich chocolate flavor and soft, chewy texture. Let’s get baking!
**Archway Dutch Cocoa Cookie Clone**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well until fully incorporated.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth cookie dough forms.
6. Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your palm to your desired thickness.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy these delicious vegan Archway Dutch Cocoa Cookie clones with a glass of plant-based milk or a hot beverage of your choice!
These vegan cookies are a wonderful way to indulge in a homemade treat without any animal products. Their rich chocolatey flavor and moist texture make them a perfect addition to any dessert spread or a lovely gift for a loved one. So, next time you’re craving something sweet, whip up a batch of these delightful cookies and let their irresistible aroma fill your home with coziness and comfort.
