Indulge in the festive spirit with our Vegan Monster Cookies, a delightful treat reminiscent of everyone's beloved Halloween memories. Crafted with an easy blend of vegan-friendly and potentially gluten-free ingredients, these cookies will transport you back to your childhood. Buttery, golden, and generously dotted with a mix of rainbow and Halloween sprinkles, candied peanuts, and chocolate chips, they are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Plus, their swift preparation time ensures a quick sweet treat for sudden cravings or surprise guests.
Vegan Monster Cookie Ingredients
Ingredients for Vegan Monster Cookies:
- 2 tablespoon flax seed meal combined with 4 tablespoon warm water (acts as an egg substitute, use one single regular egg if not vegan)
- ½ cup vegan butter or coconut oil - regular butter will work if not vegan
- ¾ cup organic cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon almond/oat milk -regular milk will work if not vegan
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (For a gluten-free version, opt for King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour. Avoid almond or baking flour.)
Halloween-Themed Add-Ins for Monster Cookies:
- ¼ cup festive rainbow sprinkles (vegan if needed)
- ¼ cup Halloween specific sprinkles
- ¼ cup crunchy vegan candied peanuts
- ¼ cup rich vegan chocolate chips
How To Make These Vegan Monster Cookies
- Prepare for Baking: Get your oven heating up to 425°F. Grab a baking sheet and line it with non-stick parchment paper.
- Make the Flax Egg: This is your vegan egg substitute. Combine flax seed meal with warm water in a bowl. Let it sit for a brief 2 minutes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: To the flax mixture, stir in your choice of sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder, plant-based milk, melted vegan butter, and salt. Mix until you have a smooth blend.
- Add Flour: Slowly fold in the flour to avoid any lumps. Keep mixing until you're greeted by a thick, moldable cookie dough.
- Stir in the Fun: Fold in those eye-catching sprinkles, nuts, and chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake: Use a spoon to portion out the dough, rolling each portion into balls. Place them on your prepared sheet, keeping some space between each. Pop in the oven and bake for 10-11 minutes until they're slightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, let them sit for a couple of minutes on the tray to set, then transfer to a cooling rack. Dive in once they're cool, or frost them if desired. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for freshness!
Other Cookie Recipes
- Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Sugar Cookies
- Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookies
Frequently Asked Questions
These vegan monster cookies are a delightful blend of sweetness and texture. Thanks to the maple syrup or coconut/cane sugar, they have a natural sweetness that's not overpowering. The vegan butter or coconut oil gives them a rich, buttery flavor, while the flaxseed meal, acting as an egg substitute, provides a subtle nuttiness. The mix of Halloween sprinkles, candied peanuts, and chocolate chips adds a fun burst of flavors and textures. All in all, they're chewy, slightly moist, and full of festive charm, making them a treat that feels indulgent, even though they're on the healthier side!
This recipe offers several healthier ingredient alternatives compared to traditional cookie recipes, making them a more health-conscious choice:
Flax Seed Meal: Used as an egg replacement, flax seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and other beneficial nutrients. The fiber can promote digestive health and provide a sense of fullness.
Vegan Butter or Coconut Oil: Both are plant-based and might be considered a healthier alternative to traditional butter, especially for those avoiding dairy. Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which are said to offer various health benefits.
Organic Cane Sugar or Purecane Sugar-Free Substitute: Organic cane sugar is less processed than regular white sugar. The option to use a sugar-free substitute can reduce the overall sugar and calorie content of the cookies.
Almond or Oat Milk: These plant-based milk alternatives are often lower in calories than whole dairy milk and are suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: This provides an option for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities.
No Eggs: This is especially beneficial for vegans and those with egg allergies.
Natural Flavorings: Ingredients like vanilla extract and cinnamon not only enhance the flavor but offer their own set of health benefits.
While the cookies are healthier in comparison to many traditional recipes, it's always good to consume sweets, even healthier versions, in moderation.
Using gluten-free flour often causes cookies to be more pale and less golden brown. We used gluten-free flour in ours and while they were delicious, they were on the more pale side. Here is how you can create more golden cookies.
Adjust Oven Temperature: A slightly higher oven temperature can help in getting a darker cookie base. But ensure you don’t burn them!
Use Brown Sugar: Replacing some or all of the white sugar with brown sugar can result in a darker and moister cookie.
Egg Yolk: If your diet doesn't require you to be vegan, adding an extra egg yolk can enhance the richness and color of the cookies.
Molasses: A touch of molasses can not only darken your cookies but also give them a richer flavor.
Longer Baking Time: Letting the cookies bake a bit longer will give them a darker color, but remember to watch closely to prevent burning.
Bake on a Lower Rack: Positioning your cookies on a lower oven rack can help them brown better on the bottom.
Always make sure to adjust one thing at a time, so you can pinpoint what's making the biggest difference and achieve your desired cookie result.
Vegan Monster Cookies
Ingredients
Vegan Monster Cookies Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon flax seed meal
- 4 tablespoon warm water
- ½ cup melted vegan butter or coconut oil
- ¾ cup organic cane sugar or ⅓ to ½ cup purecane sugar-free substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon almond or oat milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cup regular or gluten free all purpose flour If gluten-free, I recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour. Please don't substitute any other flour such as almond flour, baking flour, etc.
Healthy Monster Cookie Add-Ins
- ¼ cup regular or vegan rainbow sprinkles
- ¼ cup Halloween Sprinkles
- ¼ cup candied peanuts
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
How To Make Vegan Monster Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 425. Prepare the flax egg by mixing the flax seed meal (ground flax seeds) and the warm water in your mixing bowl. Allow this to sit for 2 minutes.
- Mix in the sugar, vanilla, baking powder, almond milk, melted vegan butter, and salt. Once smooth, add 1 ¼ cup of regular or gluten free all purpose flour OR 2 cups of oat flour to the bowl and mix until a thick cookie dough forms. Fold in the sprinkles, candied peanuts, and chocolate chips.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then use a table spoon to scoop our the cookie dough. Roll the dough in your hands to make a ball and then place onto the baking sheet.
- Repeat until the sheet is full with about 2 inches between each cookie. You may need to make these in a few batches. Bake for 10-11 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cookies flatten on the sheet for about 2 minutes. Once they've flattened, transfer them, to a cooling rack to allow them to continue to cool. Enjoy! I store these in an airtight container at room temp!
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