Melt-In-Your-Mouth Vegan Monster Cookies

These chocolatey, dairy-free cookies are not only fun to eat but they are made from wholesome ingredients. You won’t find any artificial or processed ingredients in this cookie recipe, besides the optional candy eyes. They are easy to make and made with simple ingredients. You’ll love how these unique cookies literally melt in your mouth! Watch out Halloween candy, these bad boys are taking over!

You’ll Love These Vegan Monster Cookies

There’s nothing more adorable than eating eyeballs on a cookie, right? Haha, but seriously. I love adding a festive twist to my baked goods. You know I am a mom when I add color-coated chocolate candies to my cookies, right? Does anyone else feel me? And, if I have to be honest, I actually enjoy them just as much as my kids! LOL!

I don’t know about you but my girls are constantly asking for sweets. I think they are used to getting sweets throughout their days from school, church prizes, party good bags, and birthday cake that they just simply crave sweets.

The good news is that you have a little more control over what kind of sugar they are eating when they are at home. That’s why these chocolate monster cookies are perfect for your family this Halloween season! They are filled with only unprocessed, wholesome ingredients. No color dyes, no artificial flavors, and nothing but real ingredients.

Get your kids involved and see how much they end up loving these healthy Melt-in-your-mouth Vegan Monster Cookies! I know you’ve heard it before. Kids love to help in the kitchen which also means they love to eat what they make. This recipe was created with kids in mind! Whether you have kids or you want to be reminded of your childhood. Either way, you will love them.

As a busy mama, I need easy recipes in my life. This recipe is just that. You may just have all of the ingredients in your pantry. Go straight down to the recipe and see if you have everything you need for this one! Easy peasy!

Let’s Talk Ingredients

The ingredients are simple. These monster cookies will be in your belly in no time! Head to your pantry and grab these few ingredients.

Vegan butter-This butter alternative is the perfect replacement for simple butter, without dairy. It gives the same texture and buttery flavor as its counterpart.

Coconut sugar-This is a great sugar replacement as it is natural and unprocessed. Unlike white sugar which is stripped of all nutrients.

Vanilla-Make sure to use pure vanilla extract instead of imitation vanilla. And, don’t skip this step. This ingredient is crucial to baking!

Almond flour-Your stomach will love this flour option which is gluten-free and unprocessed.

Oat flour-Once again, this ingredient is a healthy alternative to white flour. The combination of oat flour and almond flour really transforms these chocolaty cookies.

Cocoa-This is the main ingredient that turns these cookies from vanilla to chocolate. I like to make sure to use a high-quality brand. Also, cacao powder is less processed, so if you can find it, I would recommend using it.

Baking soda and powder-These powders are responsible for helping the cookies rise perfectly. You can find these ingredients in most baked goods.

Plant-based milk-I like to use my homemade oat, coconut, and almond milk. However, go ahead and use whatever dairy-free brand you have on hand.

Maple syrup-Isn’t the flavor of maple just divine? And, the good news is that this natural sweetener is not processed, has no artificial ingredients, and the nutritional properties still remain. Now that’s a great sugar alternative if you ask me!

Color-coated chocolate candies-Notice I am not using M&M’s. That’s because I trust the ingredients of these popular candies from health food stores like Trader Joe’s more than the original brand. The candies I use are free from dyes and other yucky ingredients. Also, this is the only ingredient that is not dairy-free. Feel free to replace these with dairy-free chocolate chips if you are vegan.

Eye candies-This is the only ingredient that I was unable to find in a more natural form. Oh well, it is pretty small. You could skip this step if you did not have these candies available.

How to Make the Monster Cookies

Step one: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with either parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Step two: In a medium-sized bowl and using a mixer, cream the softened butter, coconut sugar, plant milk, vanilla, and maple syrup for about one minute.

Step three: While the mixer is running, slowly add in the dry ingredients. one at a time. Start with oat flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and then salt. Mix until dough forms, but do not over-mix. If needed, stop and scrap down the sides ever so often to make sure all of the ingredients get mixed in.

Step four: Take spoonfuls of dough and roll them into about 1-inch balls. Place the balls spaced out on a lined cookie sheet. Press in 3-4 color-coated chocolate candies into each cookie. Bake in the oven for 11-13 minutes. The centers will still be soft however the edges should be light golden brown.

Step five: Allow the cookies to cool for about 10 minutes on the cookie sheet and then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Once they are totally cool, transfer them to an air-tight container.

Tips + Modifications

Feel free to use chocolate chips instead of color-coated candies and remove the eyes completely.

You can place your dough in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking if you have the time.

How to Store

Place the cookies in an air-tight container. They can sit on the counter in a cool spot for up to 6 days, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

My favorite way to eat them is from the fridge. What is your favorite? Comment below and let me know!

How Do You Like Them?

I bet your kids love these as much as mine do! Please take a moment to rate and comment on the recipe below. I love to hear all about your experience! Thank you!

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Enjoy!

XOXO

Michelle