Vegan Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies

A friend's mom found a recipe for vegan cinnamon espresso cookies on msnbc.com. To see the original recipe, go to http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/46667305/ns/today-food/t/vegan-can-be-very-good-recipes-pesto-pasta-cookies/#.T2__--xWpdc. I altered the recipe a bit because I didn't feel like using espresso, so these cookies turned into just cinnamon chocolate chip cookies. You can make them small and round for a softer cookie, or flat and round for a crispier cookie. They are really good! Here's how to make them:



You will need:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegan butter (you could also use vegan margarine)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon water

 Preparation:


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water until fully combined.

4. Mix in the flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time.

5. Stir in chocolate chips.


6. Roll the dough into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges of the cookie are golden brown.






* For chewy cookies, just roll the dough into balls and place on the cookie sheet. If you want a crunchier cookie, flatten out the balls with a fork or the bottom of a glass so they are flat and round.