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    Zen and Zaatar » Recipes » Dessert

    Best Gluten Free Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Oil Free, One Bowl)

    Published: Jun 15, 2016 · Modified: Mar 30, 2025 by Zena | Zen and Zaatar · This post may contain affiliate links · 88 Comments

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    After many tries (4 to be exact) I finally found the winning combination of ingredients to produce the ultimate gluten-free, oil-free AND vegan double chocolate chip cookies! And they only require 7 ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare, which can be done in one bowl... they are almost too good to be true!

    The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.

    Watch me show you how to make these epic double chocolate cookies in the video below!

    Watch the full video here on YouTube!

    I have always loved flourless double chocolate chip cookies and the secret to making these delicious cookies without any oil, eggs, dairy, or flour is to use aquafaba and almond butter. Aquafaba works as a miracle egg-replacer in so many baking recipes, and the almond butter offers a deliciously healthy alternative to any oil or butter.

    The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.

    Ingredient breakdown:

    • Aquafaba: this is the glue that holds this cookie together! A vegan alternative to eggs that can be used in most baked goods, aquafaba is the liquid from a can of chickpeas or white beans. It has a viscosity similar to egg whites.
    • Baking soda: this helps the cookies rise during the baking process. Make sure your baking soda isn't expired, or else the cookies won't rise!
    • Coconut sugar: I love this as a less processed, raw, unrefined alternative to regular cane sugar.
    • Cocoa powder: makes these cookies chocolatey and delicious!
    • Vanilla: boosts the sweet flavors of this cookie.
    • Almond butter: since this is an oil-free recipe, this adds the healthy fats in this recipe.
    • Chocolate chips (dairy-free): I love to use the Enjoy Life brand or Guittard brand.

    The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.

    Why you'll love these vegan double chocolate chip cookies:

    • So delicious: I love chocolate so if you do too, these cookies are for you! They are not overwhelmingly sweet and have a crispy exterior, but slightly chewy inside.
    • Easy to make: All you need to do is combine the ingredients, chill the dough, shape the cookies, and bake!
    • One bowl: If you use a sifter, all you need is one bowl to combine all of the ingredients! You will sift the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients.
    • 7 ingredients: That's it!
    • Oil-free and gluten-free: These cookies are flourless and use almond butter so that there's no need for oil!
    • Healthy-ish: Since they are oil-free and flourless, they are less calories than your traditional cookie recipe.

    The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.

    The best part about this recipe is that you barely have to wait for them to be ready… and if you can’t even wait that long, the dough is delicious on its own! These cookies are the perfect companion to a tall, cold, glass of almond milk.

    The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.

    The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.

    I hope you guys love this recipe as much as I do! Don't forget to let me know below in the comments if you try this recipe, tag your recreations on Instagram @zenandzaatar #zenandzaatar or pin it for later!

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    The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.

    Best Gluten Free Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Zena Hassoun
    The best gluten-free, oil-free, AND vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes, and require only 7 ingredients and one bowl!
    4.80 from 67 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15 cookies
    Calories 93 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup aquafaba water from a can of chickpeas or other white beans, or cooking liquid from cooking dry chickpeas
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ cup + 2 tablespoon coconut sugar
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ cup almond butter
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350F. Combine almond butter, aquafaba, and vanilla in a large bowl.
    • Sift dry ingredients (baking soda, coconut sugar, and cocoa powder) over the wet ingredients, stirring to combine as you do so. Alternatively, you can whisk the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
    • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix with a spoon until just combined. This should result in a sticky dough. Fold in chocolate chips.
    • To make it easier to work with, you can refrigerate the dough for at least 30 mins. Drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Bake for 9-12 minutes. Baking for 9 minutes will yield chewier cookies, while baking for 11-12 minutes will yield cookies that are thin and crispy. Be careful not to overbake. Let cool for at least 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 43mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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    The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.

    Best Vegan & Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Cookies | Zena 'n Zaatar
    The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.

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    1. Tracy says

      June 23, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Zena 🙂 I made these today and they're incredible! Thank you for sharing! I posted a pic on my IG and gave you credit. I'm looking forward to trying more of your ideas.

      Reply
    2. Tracy says

      June 23, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Zena 🙂 I made these today and they're incredible! Thank you for sharing! I posted a pic on my IG and gave you credit. I'm looking forward to trying more of your ideas.

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        June 27, 2016 at 7:41 pm

        Aww thanks so much! I saw your photo- they looked sooo yummy!!

        Reply
    3. kathy patalsky says

      July 11, 2016 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      is the aqua faba whipped when you add it or is it just the brime? Thank you! Some ppl on FV were asking 🙂

      Reply
    4. kathy patalsky says

      July 11, 2016 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      is the aqua faba whipped when you add it or is it just the brime? Thank you! Some ppl on FV were asking 🙂

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        July 11, 2016 at 11:00 am

        It's just the brine/liquid! (Not whipped) 🙂

        Reply
    5. Zoë says

      July 16, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Can I replace the aquafaba with something else? Don't really want to open a tin of beans just to get the liquid out if I'm not planning on using them for anything

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        July 19, 2016 at 1:51 pm

        Aquafaba can be used as an egg replacement in all sorts of recipes and also makes a great vegan meringue! You could also always just take out the needed amount of liquid, and cover the tin and store in the refrigerator for later (I do this all the time). I have not tried the recipe using anything else but you could always try another vegan egg replacement such as a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) and see if that works.

        Reply
    6. Laura says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      Oh my! These are absolutely fabulous! We almost ate the entire batch. Had to sub a bit of peanut butter for some of the almond butter, but I don't think it affects the taste!

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        September 11, 2016 at 2:16 pm

        Thank you!! I'm so glad you enjoyed them! <3 I love them as chocolate-peanut butter cookies as well 🙂

        Reply
    7. Anonymous says

      April 19, 2017 at 11:55 am

      Hi, the cookies sound amazing! But i was wondering, if i added oat flour, would it give the cookies alil more valume?

      Thanx in advance

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        April 21, 2017 at 2:56 pm

        Hello! That might work but I haven't tried anything like that, you are welcome to try it out and let me know!

        Reply
    8. Courtney says

      July 06, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Excited to try these! Should I be using Salted or Unsalted almond butter?

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        July 08, 2017 at 12:37 pm

        Unsalted works best! Let me know what you think! 🙂

        Reply
        • Courtney Farrell says

          August 10, 2017 at 2:58 pm

          I only had salted, but it worked. Baked about 13 minutes and they came out GREAT! Thank you!!

          Reply
          • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

            October 16, 2017 at 10:20 am

            That's awesome, thanks for sharing! <3

            Reply
    9. Karin says

      July 17, 2017 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Hi!

      I'm wondering if ither types of sugar would work as well as coconut sugar? I don't have it currently and wouldn't want to buy it since it's not something that I use often. These cookies look so delicious, can't wait to try them! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Karin says

      July 17, 2017 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Hi!

      I'm wondering if ither types of sugar would work as well as coconut sugar? I don't have it currently and wouldn't want to buy it since it's not something that I use often. These cookies look so delicious, can't wait to try them! 🙂

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        July 17, 2017 at 11:41 am

        Yes, regular cane sugar would work just as well! Let me know how it goes! 🙂

        Reply
      • ToriLeeGA says

        November 05, 2022 at 8:44 am

        I used golden monk fruit, 1:1 ratio, and it worked perfectly.

        Reply
        • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

          January 26, 2023 at 4:31 pm

          So happy to hear that!!

          Reply
    11. Alex says

      August 06, 2017 at 12:27 am

      Hi!
      These sound delish! Can I substitute maple syrup or agave syrup for the sugar?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        October 16, 2017 at 10:10 am

        Hello Alex! Sorry only a granular sugar would work for a replacement because liquids would make the cookie dough too runny and produce flat (if any) cookies. Feel free to use a raw, cane, or coconut sugar!

        Reply
    12. Rosanne says

      August 29, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      I used sunflower butter (nut allergy) and mine came out really flat? What did I do wrong??

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        October 16, 2017 at 10:15 am

        Hello Rosanne, sorry about that! These cookies do come out a little more flat than "normal" cookies, but if they are much too flat, it could be a few things. Did you chill the dough for 30 mins? You can also try chilling for an hour. Make sure to place round scoops of dough on the baking sheet, do not flatten them out, and make sure the baking sheet is not already hot before placing in the oven. If you have made sure of these things, try to decrease the amount of aquafaba to 3 tbsp, and add a few more tbsp of coconut sugar firm the dough if it is still runny. It may have to do with the texture of the sunflower butter. I hope this helps!

        Reply
    13. Lina T says

      September 19, 2017 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      Have you ever made the dough and frozen it to bake for a later date ?

      Reply
    14. Lina T says

      September 19, 2017 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      Have you ever made the dough and frozen it to bake for a later date ?

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        October 16, 2017 at 10:17 am

        I haven't tried that, but you are welcome to try and report back! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Mindi says

      September 24, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      I've made these a few times, they are the best of a brownie and a cookie combined. Today i was out of almond butter and used cashew instead, it made them a little less nutty than the almond does. I'm sure any nut butter would be great in these. Also I am not patient enough for the 30 minutes in the fridge so I skipped that step, they probably spead more than if i hadn't but still tastes great. Thanks for this recipe, we love it!

      Reply
    16. Mindi says

      September 24, 2017 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      I've made these a few times, they are the best of a brownie and a cookie combined. Today i was out of almond butter and used cashew instead, it made them a little less nutty than the almond does. I'm sure any nut butter would be great in these. Also I am not patient enough for the 30 minutes in the fridge so I skipped that step, they probably spead more than if i hadn't but still tastes great. Thanks for this recipe, we love it!

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        October 16, 2017 at 10:18 am

        Thanks so much Mindi- that's great! So glad you love it! 🙂

        Reply
    17. Kelsey says

      October 09, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      4 stars
      These. Are. Amazing!!!!!! (My batter was a little dry so I added 2 extra tbsp of aquafaba) thank you!!

      Reply
    18. Kelsey says

      October 09, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      4 stars
      These. Are. Amazing!!!!!! (My batter was a little dry so I added 2 extra tbsp of aquafaba) thank you!!

      Reply
      • Kelsey says

        October 09, 2017 at 7:53 pm

        I tried for 5 stars but it submitted before I could change it 🙁

        Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        October 16, 2017 at 10:19 am

        Thanks so much Kelsey! So glad you loved it!! <3 🙂

        Reply
    19. Julie says

      January 14, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      I made these today and they’re delicious! I didn’t have coconut sugar, just dehydrated cane crystals (raw sugar) so I used 1/2 that and 1/2 brown sugar. I put Trader Joe’s white chocolate chips in mine instead of regular chocolate chips. Yum! I would have never thought about using the liquid from white beans. Amazing! Thank you.

      Reply
    20. Julie says

      January 14, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      I made these today and they’re delicious! I didn’t have coconut sugar, just dehydrated cane crystals (raw sugar) so I used 1/2 that and 1/2 brown sugar. I put Trader Joe’s white chocolate chips in mine instead of regular chocolate chips. Yum! I would have never thought about using the liquid from white beans. Amazing! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        January 15, 2018 at 12:29 pm

        That is awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! White chocolate chips sound amazing in this recipe! Aquafaba is such a magical ingredient! <3 🙂

        Reply
    21. Newbie Baker says

      February 05, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      I tried these 3 times and they all came out flat. Any suggestions? Anyone else have this issue?

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        March 05, 2018 at 12:52 pm

        Sorry to hear that! I haven't heard of anyone having this issue yet... but they are a flatter type of cookie than you may expect. They are still chewy though. The only thing I would suggest is to make sure the spoonfuls of dough are small and round (do not smooth them out into a flatter "cookie" shape) and put them in the freezer for at least an hour before baking. Also do not forget the baking soda. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    22. Ami H says

      February 08, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      Simply amazing and exactly what I was craving! Thank you for pulling this off!!!!!

      Reply
    23. Ami H says

      February 08, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      Simply amazing and exactly what I was craving! Thank you for pulling this off!!!!!

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        March 05, 2018 at 12:47 pm

        I'm so glad you loved it!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 <3

        Reply
    24. Renee Gateley says

      March 07, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      I love these cookies soooo much!! I made them as written and they were so delicious! I made them again just a few days after but I was out of almond butter so I used organic sunbutter instead. I added a very small amount of almond flour because the sunbutter seemed like it had more oil than the almond butter. They turned out perfect again! I prefer the taste of almond butter over sunbutter but they were still delicious! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe that I will make over and over again! (Also, all 3 of my kids loved these!)

      Reply
    25. Renee Gateley says

      March 07, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      I love these cookies soooo much!! I made them as written and they were so delicious! I made them again just a few days after but I was out of almond butter so I used organic sunbutter instead. I added a very small amount of almond flour because the sunbutter seemed like it had more oil than the almond butter. They turned out perfect again! I prefer the taste of almond butter over sunbutter but they were still delicious! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe that I will make over and over again! (Also, all 3 of my kids loved these!)

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        March 08, 2018 at 8:32 am

        Yay! I'm so glad you love them, and that they are kid-approved as well! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your results and substitutions, glad to know it worked out! Cheers! <3

        Reply
    26. Mary says

      March 30, 2018 at 11:23 am

      Hi! I tried this but I used regular sugar and the cookies flattened out and they became all stuck together, do you think it's because of the sugar?
      Thank you!

      Reply
    27. Caitlin says

      April 05, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      Really tasty, but mine ended up super thin, lacy looking, and crunchy. It's probably something I did wrong! I see a lot of people had really good luck, so any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!

      Reply
    28. Caitlin says

      April 05, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      Really tasty, but mine ended up super thin, lacy looking, and crunchy. It's probably something I did wrong! I see a lot of people had really good luck, so any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!

      Reply
    29. Jenn Swanson says

      April 14, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      Ok...a lot of recipes say they are the "best" whatever...and they are often pretty good. But THIS recipe is really the best gluten free vegan cookie I have yet to make. Thank you! I had to substitute almond butter for Wow butter (pretend peanut butter) because I have a nut allergy, and it worked just fine. They even look like normal cookies...instead of hard little pucks that most of the gluten free cookies end up looking like. I was just searching this morning for some way to use up some aquafaba and came across this...and wow. I'm so happy. Thank you!

      Reply
    30. Jenn Swanson says

      April 14, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      Ok...a lot of recipes say they are the "best" whatever...and they are often pretty good. But THIS recipe is really the best gluten free vegan cookie I have yet to make. Thank you! I had to substitute almond butter for Wow butter (pretend peanut butter) because I have a nut allergy, and it worked just fine. They even look like normal cookies...instead of hard little pucks that most of the gluten free cookies end up looking like. I was just searching this morning for some way to use up some aquafaba and came across this...and wow. I'm so happy. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        April 25, 2018 at 10:26 am

        Thank you so much for this glowing review! I am so happy you loved these cookies so much! Thanks for sharing! <3 🙂

        Reply
    31. Liz says

      May 20, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      These are chocolate perfection! Love them! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    32. Liz says

      May 20, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      These are chocolate perfection! Love them! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    33. Anupa says

      October 23, 2018 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      Thanx for such an amazing recipe, we often bake them and totally love them. But mine goes really soft after a day, is that normal? . how long are they suppose to last well? . pls suggest.

      Reply
    34. Anupa says

      October 23, 2018 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      Thanx for such an amazing recipe, we often bake them and totally love them. But mine goes really soft after a day, is that normal? . how long are they suppose to last well? . pls suggest.

      Reply
    35. de says

      January 07, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      I made these today and I am not sure what happened but they were not "runny" at all. I used a cookie scope and they never did flatten out. They were not thin in any manner. Any idea why? I followed the recipe exactly? Very odd, still waiting for them to come out of the oven to see how they taste

      Reply
    36. Tiara says

      March 13, 2019 at 9:52 am

      Hello, was wondering if Im allergic to nuts can I not use almond butter or substitute with something else?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

        April 03, 2019 at 1:52 pm

        Most nut or seed butters would work, for example sunflower seed butter!

        Reply
    37. Amy says

      March 21, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      These are a family favorite! Started to make them and realized I had no aquafaba! I substituted coconut cream and they turned out just as delicious! We like them baked more in the 11-13 minute range, 9 minutes didn’t hold together.

      Reply
    38. Amy says

      March 21, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      These are a family favorite! Started to make them and realized I had no aquafaba! I substituted coconut cream and they turned out just as delicious! We like them baked more in the 11-13 minute range, 9 minutes didn’t hold together.

      Reply
    39. Lynn says

      June 23, 2019 at 11:28 am

      I have made these cookies a few times and they never cease to be amazing! Thanks for sharing this recipe .......love them!

      Reply
      • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

        July 22, 2019 at 4:19 pm

        Thank you so much for sharing, glad you love them!! 🙂

        Reply
    40. Rena says

      February 25, 2020 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      These are the best cookies I have ever had , maybe in my life!!! They are perfect in every way ! Thank you for posting such an amazing easy recipe.

      Reply
    41. Rena says

      February 25, 2020 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      These are the best cookies I have ever had , maybe in my life!!! They are perfect in every way ! Thank you for posting such an amazing easy recipe.

      Reply
      • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

        March 27, 2020 at 2:21 pm

        Oh wow so happy to hear that!! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂 Cheers <3

        Reply
    42. Suzanne says

      March 26, 2020 at 11:05 am

      These look so good! Do you use aquafaba in any other recipes?

      Reply
    43. Vanessa says

      March 26, 2020 at 11:05 am

      Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?

      Reply
    44. Failure says

      March 27, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      I did something wrong. My cookies puddled. They are more like candy than a cookie

      Reply
      • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

        March 27, 2020 at 2:20 pm

        Hmm I would think that maybe your baking soda was expired or the measurement for that was incorrect. If the baking soda is expired, the cookies don't rise and instead completely spread out.

        Reply
    45. Lisa says

      May 06, 2020 at 6:59 am

      5 stars
      My kids made these last night for my birthday and they were absolutely delicious. Will definitely make these whenever I need a chocolate fix!

      Reply
    46. Lisa says

      May 06, 2020 at 6:59 am

      5 stars
      My kids made these last night for my birthday and they were absolutely delicious. Will definitely make these whenever I need a chocolate fix!

      Reply
      • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

        May 06, 2020 at 8:57 am

        How sweet, so glad you loved them!! 💜

        Reply
    47. Courtney says

      July 04, 2020 at 10:43 pm

      3 stars
      Hello!

      I’m not sure where the error was here - but I read followed the recipe and read the comments (ensuring I refrigerated the dough and even bought a new baking soda). I used kraft peanut butter (the recipe said any nut butter would do), but I think that may have been what caused a problem (too much oil or additives)? It turned into an entire sheet of cookie, and was not even in there for the full 9 minutes. I can basically roll it up like a chocolate fruit roll up. Still tastes yummy, but disappointing turnout. 🙁

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      • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

        July 08, 2020 at 9:15 am

        Hi! I'm so sorry to hear that! Usually this happens with expired baking soda but since you said you bought a new one, maybe it was the brand of peanut butter. I always get good results with almond butter, and I use brands such as Costco/Kirkland or Trader Joe's where the sole ingredient is roasted almonds, but others have reported using sun butter and peanut butter with good results, so it may have just been the brand you used. I would recommend to use a brand with little additives, where the main ingredient is just the nuts. So sorry to hear that happened and I hope you can get better results next time!

        Reply
    48. Naomi says

      April 02, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      Hi can i use softened coconut oil instead of nut butter?

      Reply
      • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

        April 08, 2021 at 7:22 pm

        I'm not sure if that would work, they probably would not be able to hold shape. You can try sunbutter or another nut butter though!

        Reply
    49. Julie says

      June 30, 2021 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      So chewy and easy to make, my whole family loved these!!!

      Reply
    50. Clare says

      September 11, 2022 at 8:08 am

      I make these cookies constantly and they are my absolute fave. Anytime I make hummus, I’m like, oh darn I guess I better make THE cookies. I like to add some walnuts or peanuts and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top. Also substituting the almond butter for peanut butter makes an equally delicious rendition (and is quite a bit cheaper!). Thanks for such a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

        October 10, 2022 at 9:49 pm

        I'm so glad you love this recipe Clare!! Walnuts and flaky sea salt sound like a perfect topping! Love the peanut butter idea too.

        Reply
    51. Shea says

      July 11, 2023 at 1:07 am

      These are absolutely amazing!!! We've made them multiple times just as written since finding them less than a month ago. I'm thinking of adding some finely ground instant coffee in to the next batch (which I often do with chocolate cakes and brownies). Thank you so much for the new addiction!

      Reply
      • Zena | Zen and Zaatar says

        September 07, 2023 at 9:16 pm

        So happy to hear you love them~ Thanks for sharing!!

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    52. Iride says

      April 26, 2024 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      They are unbelievably healthy, easy to make and so delicious! A keeper 👏🏆

      Reply
    53. Zena | Zena 'n Zaatar says

      April 14, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      So glad I could change your mind! Thanks so much for sharing and glad that you loved the recipe! <3 Cheers!

      Reply
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