[[A list of recipes that Maneet can cook]] ## Ingredients - ½ cup **coconut oil**, solid but scoopable - 1¼ cups **light brown sugar**, packed - 2 tsp **vanilla extract** - ¼ cup **coconut milk** (preferably thick Thai-style, but any will work) - ¼ cup **unsweetened applesauce** - 2⅓ cups **all-purpose flour** *(be sure not to pack it)* - 1 tsp **baking soda** - ½ tsp **salt** - 2 cups **chocolate chips**, divided *(use vegan chips if needed)* - **Flaky sea salt**, optional (for topping) --- ## Instructions 1. Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)**. 2. Line a large baking sheet with **parchment paper** and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, whisk together: - Coconut oil - Brown sugar - Vanilla extract 4. Add **coconut milk** and **applesauce**. Whisk until well combined. 5. In a separate bowl, whisk together: - Flour - Baking soda - Salt 6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. - Stir with a **wooden spoon or sturdy spatula** until combined. - The batter will be **very thick**. 7. Fold in **1¾ cups** of the chocolate chips. 8. Scoop **3-tablespoon sized mounds** of dough onto the baking sheet. - Leave space between cookies for spreading. 9. Bake for **9–10 minutes**, until edges are golden and centers are set. 10. Press remaining chocolate chips on top of warm cookies. 11. (Optional) Sprinkle with **flaky sea salt**. 12. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for **15 minutes**, then transfer to a **cooling rack**. --- ## Notes - If the dough is **too sticky**, add more flour **1 tablespoon at a time**. - If the dough is **too dry**, add more **coconut milk**, 1 tablespoon at a time. Source: https://bakerbynature.com/the-most-wonderful-vegan-chocolate-chip-cookies-ever/