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    Home » Recipes » Sweets

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups [Vegan, GF]

    Published: Jul 23, 2021 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Chocolate chip cookie cups are a twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. These chocolate-filled cookie cups aren’t just cute, they’re also vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.

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    Why you'll love them

    • These melt-in-your-mouth cookie cups may be small, but they pack some big chocolaty flavor! They're pure decadence in bite-size two-bite form.
    • These cookie cups are gluten-free and vegan! They're also perfect for anyone who is looking for wheat-free, egg-free and/or dairy-free treats.
    • They are made with unrefined sweeteners, making them refined sugar-free.
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    Ingredients you'll need

    For the cookie cups, you'll need gluten-free all purpose flour, xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already has it), baking soda, salt, vegan butter, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, almond milk, maple syrup and vegan chocolate chips.

    The chocolate filling is made with vegan chocolate chips, almond butter, maple syrup, and almond milk.

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    How to make chocolate chip cookie cups - step by step

    First, preheat the oven to 350° F and grease the wells of a 24-count mini muffin pan or two 12-count mini muffin pans.

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking soda together and set aside.

    dry ingredients in a bowl with whisk behind it
    dry ingredients after mixed with whisk in the bowl

    In another large mixing bowl, beat the vegan butter and coconut sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy.

    Add the vanilla extract, almond milk and maple syrup. Combine.

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    butter and sugar after being beat together with wooden spoon in the bowl
    rest of wet ingredients added to butter and sugar mixture
    wet ingredients after being combined with wooden spoon in bowl

    Sift in the flour mixture and combine.

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    cookie dough after dry and wet ingredients were combined with wooden spoon in the bowl

    Fold in the chocolate chips.

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    Use a cookie scoop to scoop out dough (I used a #40 disher) and roll into balls.

    Place the dough balls in the mini muffin tin.

    Use your hands or any round-ended tool (I used the end of a pestle from a mortar and pestle) to press the dough into the shape of the mini muffin holes.

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    Bake for 10-12 mins or until golden brown.

    Leave the cookie cups in the tin for about 5 minutes before turning them out onto a cooling rack.

    Let them cool for at least 20 minutes before pouring in the chocolate filling.

    To make the chocolate filling, add the chocolate chips to a mixing bowl.

    Heat the almond butter, almond milk and maple syrup in a saucepan over a low heat, stirring frequently.

    When the mixture is just starting to boil, remove from the heat.

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    almond milk, almond butter and maple syrup in a saucepan with a wooden spoon in it
    almond milk, almond butter and maple syrup after being heated in the saucepan

    Pour the heated mixture over the chocolate chips and whisk until all of the chocolate chips have melted.

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    chocolate filling mixture after being whisked in mixing bowl

    Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled cookie cups.

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    Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to set.

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    Storing

    The best way to store the cookie cups is in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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    Variations

    You can easily change up the flavor by swapping out some, or all, of the chocolate chips with vegan white chocolate chips.

    If you're a fan of the sweet and salty combination, try topping them with some coarse sea salt.

    Sprinkle on the salt after pouring in the chocolate filling.

    cookie cup with a bite taken out to show the inside with some more around it

    Can you freeze cookie cups?

    Yes, they're a great make-ahead dessert!

    Simply place them in a single layer in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    You'll want to allow them to thaw on the counter or in the refrigerator before eating, as they will be very hard right from the freezer.

    one cookie cup with some chips on top and another one next to it on its side

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    • Vegan Almond Butter Cookies
    • Vegan Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

    Chocolate chip cookie cups are a twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. These chocolate-filled cookie cups aren’t just cute, they’re also vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Keyword chocolate, chocolate chips, cookies, gluten free, refined sugar free, vegan
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Chilling Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings 24
    Calories 133kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    For the cookie cups

    • 1 ¾ cups gluten free all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains)
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup vegan butter, at room temperature
    • ¾ cup coconut sugar
    • 2 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup vegan, refined sugar-free chocolate chips

    For the chocolate filling

    • ¾ cup vegan, refined sugar-free chocolate chips
    • ¾ cup unsweetened plain almond milk or other plant based milk
    • 2 tablespoon unsweetened creamy almond butter
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

    Instructions

    For the cookie cups

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F and grease the wells of a 24-count mini muffin pan or two 12-count mini muffin pans.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, xanthan gum, baking soda and salt together and set aside.
    • In another large mixing bowl, beat the vegan butter and coconut sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Combine.
    • Sift in the flour mixture and combine.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Use a cookie scoop to scoop out dough (I used a #40 disher) and roll into balls. Place the dough balls in the mini muffin tin.
    • Use your hands or any round-ended tool (I used the end of a pestle from a mortar and pestle) to press the dough into the shape of the mini muffin holes.
    • Bake for 10-12 mins or until golden brown.
    • Leave the cookie cups in the tin for about 5 minutes before turning them out onto a cooling rack. Let them cool for at least 20 minutes before pouring in the chocolate filling.

    For the chocolate filling

    • Place the chocolate chips in a mixing bowl.
    • Heat the almond milk, almond butter and maple syrup in a saucepan over a low heat, stirring frequently. When the mixture is just starting to boil, remove from the heat.
    • Pour the heated mixture over the chocolate chips and whisk until all of the chocolate chips have melted.
    • Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled cookie cups.
    • Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to set.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Mixing Bowls
    24-Count Mini Muffin Pan
    Size #40 Disher

    Nutrition

    Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g

    This post originally appeared on Watch Learn Eat on December 21, 2019. It has been republished to reflect recipe, photo and content revisions.

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    1. Whitney @ That Square Plate

      November 03, 2015 at 12:16 am

      5 stars
      I love chocolate chip cookie anything! These look amazing, pinning for later and I've got to make SOON!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        November 03, 2015 at 12:17 pm

        Thank you Whitney!! Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Vicky @ Avocdo Pesto

      October 31, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Love the quick transport into Atlantic City time! Places like that always made me think of funnel cakes and finally years later I decided I could just make my own funnel cakes at home when I was getting nostalgic. Love these!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        October 31, 2015 at 9:00 pm

        Thanks Vicky! Funnel Cakes are another great Jersey Shore staple! Haven't made them myself yet! Will have to check yours out! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Chris @ SimpleFood365

      October 31, 2015 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      These look delicious! I love the idea and the story was great! Pinning these for later!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        October 31, 2015 at 11:46 am

        Thank you Chris! Glad you enjoyed the story and the recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Annie @ Annie's Noms

      October 31, 2015 at 7:38 am

      I love cookie cups!! Don't know why, but they're so much cuter than normal cookies!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        October 31, 2015 at 9:14 am

        Thanks Annie! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Wajeeha

      October 31, 2015 at 6:21 am

      Wow these looks scrumptious...and so cute too...my daughter would love these 🙂

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        October 31, 2015 at 9:14 am

        Thank you Wajeeha! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction

      October 30, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      These cookie cups look so scrumptious! Such a great idea to frost them!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        October 30, 2015 at 9:42 pm

        Thank you Marsha! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Camilla

      October 30, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my these are cookies and then some - just awesome:-)

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        October 30, 2015 at 9:41 pm

        Thanks Camilla! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Manila Spoon (Abigail)

      October 30, 2015 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      I love your photo - the chocolate frosting looks so shiny and delicious - what a delight to the eye and palate!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        October 30, 2015 at 9:41 pm

        Thank you Abigail! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Jane @ littlesugarsnaps

      October 30, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      I love nostalgia recipes and these do look so very tempting. The child in me is begging for the fudge frosting filled cups.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        October 30, 2015 at 4:23 pm

        Thanks Jane! Chocolate frosting is so addictive!

        Reply
    10. Katie

      October 30, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      Wow these look absolutely delicious. Can't wait to try to make them!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        October 30, 2015 at 4:09 pm

        Thank you Katie! Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply

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