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Vegan Levain Cookies

How to Make Vegan Levain Cookies
adapted from a recipe by KirbieCravings.com
Freya
4.97 from 58 votes
Prep 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheets lined with greaseproof paper
  • Scales

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Butter - cold, vegan, cubed
  • 6 tbsp Brown Sugar - soft
  • ¼ cup White Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Egg Replacer - whisked up 2 tbsp water
  • ½ cup Cake Flour - (i use ½ cup plain flour minus 2 tbsp, then replace with 2 tbsp cornflour)
  • 1 cup + 6 tbsp Plain Flour
  • ½ tsp Cornflour
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • ¼ tsp Table Salt
  • 2 tsp Soy Milk - or dairy-free of your choice
  • 1 cup Walnuts - chopped
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate chips - vegan

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 210c.
  • Using a hand whisk or standalone mixer, blend together the sugars and the butter, until light and fluffy (a couple of minutes).
  • Add in the egg replacer and mix for another minute
  • Scrape down the bowl, then add in the flours, baking powder, and salt. Mix on a low speed until it just starts to come together. Don't overmix.
  • If the mixture is not coming together, you may need to add a couple of teaspoons of milk. I added this before the nuts and chocolate.
  • At this point, you may find it easier to use a spatula or your hands to fold in the nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Divide your mixture into four balls. Each one should weight about 160g or thereabouts. Place on your prepared baking sheet(s), 2" apart. Gently press down slightly.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. I left my second batch a couple of minutes longer and they caught, so keep a close eye on them.
  • Remove tray from oven and leave to cool for about 10 minutes before eating!

Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Levain Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
1117
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
58
g
89
%
Saturated Fat
 
30
g
188
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
71
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
472
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
564
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
134
g
45
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
47
g
52
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
751
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
240
mg
24
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.