Vegan Classic Walnut Cookies
Indulge in the nutty, buttery bliss of *Vegan Classic Walnut Cookies*, a plant-based twist on the timeless favorite. These cookies feature a soft, chewy texture with a satisfying crunch from earthy chopped walnuts. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened applesauce and vegan butter, this easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy bakers or last-minute cravings. The combination of brown sugar and vanilla extract creates a rich, caramel-like sweetness, while the applesauce works as a natural egg substitute to keep these treats completely vegan. Whether for a quick snack, holiday dessert, or a thoughtful homemade gift, these dairy-free walnut cookies are guaranteed to delight everyone, vegan or not. Baking up 24 delicious cookies, they’re a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup vegan butter
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the vegan butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the butter and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract and unsweetened applesauce until well incorporated.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Stir in the chopped walnuts using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.8 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1975 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.5 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 888 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
