This Vegan Cookie Dough for One is healthy, naturally sweetened, egg-free, and dairy-free, but still tastes and feels just like the real thing! This is the best vegan cookie dough recipe and has been made and loved over 600,000 times. You’ll also love this single serving cookie dough for satisfying your sweet tooth without all the work.
You know you do it.
You mix up some cookies. You try to be good. But ultimately, you’re there for the dough.
You know it’s a little bit dangerous (raw eggs! raw flour!!) but one bite isn’t gonna kill you, right? And do you really know anyone who has ever gotten sick from eating cookie dough?
So… You sneak a little bit. Or a lot bit. And then you eat the cookies that just came out of the oven.
Let’s cut through the drama. Sometimes you just want edible cookie dough.
Sometimes you just want a treat without having to mix up a whole batch of cookies. Sometimes you’re pregnant (I’m not) and you really just shouldn’t be eating raw eggs or flour.
I bring you cookie dough. Vegan cookie dough! And you’re not sharing – we’re talking edible cookie dough for one.
This is the healthiest, easiest cookie dough you’ll ever throw together in a moment of need. With only six ingredients, you might already have everything you need on hand.
Ingredients
- Coconut oil
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Flour
- Salt
- Chocolate chips
How to make vegan cookie dough
- Mix the melted coconut oil with the maple syrup and vanilla extract
- Stir in flour and salt
- Add chocolate chips
Top questions
Coconut oil in cookie dough?
Coconut oil (affiliate link) is magic. It melts in your mouth and doesn’t taste too terribly coconut-y. The temperature of the oil makes a big difference on the consistency here.
My house is pretty cold in this polar vortex, so after some good ol’ stirring it was perfect for me. If it comes out too runny for you just pop it in the fridge for a few minutes and it’ll firm right up.
I consider coconut oil a healthy fat. If you’d like to learn more about the health benefits of coconut oil I recommend reading The Coconut Oil Miracle by Bruce Fife.
Does this vegan cookie dough taste like maple syrup?
Coconut oil and maple syrup are strong flavors, but I find they cancel each other out in this recipe. If you measure carefully it shouldn’t taste too much like coconut or maple, although you might still taste it a tiny bit.
Is it bad to eat raw flour?
Recently there have been concerns about eating raw flour. It is generally considered unsafe to eat raw flour.
To make your flour safe to eat, toast the flour on a baking sheet in a 350ºF oven for 5 minutes before using.
How do you make cookie dough safe to eat?
You’ll need to skip the eggs and heat your flour to remove any bacteria. You can read my post on how to make edible cookie dough for a full breakdown on what makes this edible cookie dough safe to eat.
Can I bake edible cookie dough?
No. While this tastes delicious as raw dough, it lacks some of the necessary ingredients to turn it into an actual cookie. See the customization options below for baked options.
Tips for customizing:
People have already shared tons of adaptations in the comments, but here are a few of the highlights:
- If you want vegan peanut butter single serving cookie dough try this version
- For a baked version, try this vegan chocolate chip cookie for one or these vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
- Microwave the dough for 15 seconds for gooey melted chocolate cookie dough
- Swap the coconut oil for vegetable oil or melted butter (not vegan)
- Swap the maple syrup for equal amounts of brown sugar, or slightly less honey (again, not vegan) or agave
- Swap the all purpose flour for a mix of gluten free oat flour and coconut flour to make it gluten free
Some days just require cookie dough. There you go.
More edible cookie dough recipes
- Peanut Butter Cookie Dough for One
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Vegan Cookie Dough Bars
- Pretzel Cookie Dough Truffles
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
- Vegan Cookie Dough Dip for Two
More single serving dessert recipes
- Single Serve Vegan Cookie
- Single Serve Vegan Brownie
- Healthy Banana Mug Cake
- Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake
- Edible Brownie Batter
- Vegan Mug Brownie
- Lemon Mug Cake
Need something savory?
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Recipe
Vegan Cookie Dough for One
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 Tablespoon real maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, *
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon semisweet mini chocolate chips, I like Enjoy Life brand, which are vegan
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla with a fork. Add flour and salt and mix until well blended. Mix in chocolate chips. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate to thicken and stiffen the dough a bit.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated in July 2020 with additional photos and more information about the recipe. Obsessed as we are with cookie dough? Learn how to make edible cookie dough.
Myfanwy Hood says
Thanks for this recipe! 🙂 Just wondering how it goes if you actually bake it into cookies? Do they turn out alright or is it better raw?
Lindsay Moe says
I haven’t tried it but I’m sure it wouldn’t work. The dough is missing a lot of elements needed to make a moist, fluffy cookie. It is definitely intended to be eaten raw but if you do bake it let me know how it goes!
nomi says
do you cook in the oven
Lindsay Moe says
Nope, this is a recipe for enjoying the raw dough!
Rachel says
Wanted to ensure everyone is aware that uncooked flour has just as much a chance of carrying harmful bacteria as raw eggs. To use in a “raw” cookie dough recipe, flour should be baked separately in an oven. I’ve read that it can be baked for 350F for 5 mins and then cooled to kill off harmful bacteria.
Natalie says
I love to microwave this for about 15 seconds for gooey chocolate and less of a coconut oil taste 🙂
Jessica says
I have all of these ingredients. You just ruined my pregnancy diet for the day, my friend! 🙂 No, but seriously, I’m pretty excited to make this later today! Yum!
Lindsay Moe says
I’m pretty happy I could get another mama hoarding cookie dough for herself. Enjoy!
Lucy says
I have some weird allergies and one is coconut oil. Is there anything I can substitute it with?
Lindsay Moe says
If you’re still looking to make it vegan I think most other vegetable based oils would work, although they may affect the taste. Otherwise melted butter might work, but the coconut oil/maple syrup combo is really what makes this work! Let me know if you find a substitution that works!
Faith says
I just tried it because I also cannot use coconut oil. I used vegetable oil and then added brown sugar in the same amount. It tastes and came out just fine for me!
Lindsay Moe says
Great to hear, thanks for sharing Faith!
Ness says
I’m allergic to everything lol and I added gluten free flour, avocado oil , raw vanilla powder and I used agave instead of the maple syrup. Turned out SO well
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks for sharing your adaptation!
Danielle @ TheBestDessertRecipes.com says
I’m definitely going to have to try this the next time I’m craving cookie dough! Thanks for sharing!
Lindsay Moe says
Enjoy Danielle!
Nicky says
This would be great in ice cream. I like the taste of cookie dough ice cream but don’t want to use traditional dough with eggs. Thanks.
Lindsay Moe says
Agreed! That’s a great idea.
mariah ransom says
Can it be made with blanched almond flour or coconut flour? DO advise.
Lindsay Moe says
I have not tried either, but since it is not actually being baked I am almost certain they would be fine. The flavor might be slightly affected, but if you are used to those flours I’m guessing it would be ok for you!
Rabellaka says
I use a combination of Almond and coconut, and it’s great!! I tried pecan, but it wasn’t fine enough and made it grainy.
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks for the tip!
Annalise says
I made this multiple times with the normal flour and loved it! Just tried making it with coconut flour… I would not recommend. Eek! It was really dry and difficult to stomach, unfortunately. 🙁
Lindsay Moe says
Oh no! Thanks for sharing this info with everyone!
Annalise says
But! I just realized I used the incorrect conversion. I did 1:1, and I learned with coconut flour you should use a lot less. Oops!
Emmy K says
I used 2TBSP of coconut flour–delicious and perfect consistency
Lindsay Moe says
Thank you for sharing your adaptation Emmy!
cheri says
This is so great, cookie dough for one. Perfect!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
These pictures are gorgeous! You’ve given me a serious craving for cookie dough. I’m always sneaking bites of the dough when I bake cookies, but I love that I can have the flavor without the guilt with these!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Courtney!
Christine says
I love you right now!!! Okay, so we don’t even know each other and we can’t get coconut oil where I am, but butter will do until I can give a try proper:) I think I shall follow you so I can keep an eye on other creative ideas you might have;)
Lindsay Moe says
Yes, I think butter would be excellent here also! Thanks for following!
Marit says
And did you made it? I want to try it with butter too!
liz | carpé season says
Ummm…where was this recipe for the last nine months? I’ve been overdosing on cookie dough since this baby came out because it’s all I could think about while pregnant. Love this idea- – can’t wait to try it!
Lindsay Moe says
I actually had another go-to egg-less cookie dough that I was eating when I was pregnant, but this one is so much easier and healthier! And it really tastes just like the real thing! I can’t wait for you to try it either.
Jamieanne says
Oh, I just made this and it was so delicious! I’m not vegan, but I love finding & trying out new healthier cookie dough recipes. But most of those recipes use dates and nuts and while they’re still really good, they don’t taste like cookie dough. This recipe though, reminds me most of cookie dough and even it didn’t, it wouldn’t matter because it’s absolutely delicious! LOVE it!!! I’ll definitely be making this over and over and over! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Lindsay Moe says
I completely agree! I’m glad you liked it!
Michelle says
can’t wait to try this recipe! quick question, how do you melt coconut oil?
Lindsay Moe says
It’s super easy Michelle! Just like melting butter. A few seconds in a bowl in the microwave or on the stovetop in a saucepan. I will often melt more than I need and measure it as a liquid, then just pour the leftovers back into the jar (if it is glass).
Laurie says
I tried this tonite and it was delicious! Thank you so much for the perfect little treat…
Lindsay Moe says
I’m glad you liked it Laurie!
Vanessa says
Just made myself some. Absolutely tasty and a perfect snack! Just wondering, though, how many calories does this have?
Vanessa says
Thanks so much for these; I’m trying to eat more healthily (or less unhealthily) so I was just wondering – how many calories does this recipe pack?
Nonetheless, these were great. I used manuka honey and it was so full of yum.
Vanessa says
Thanks, that was very useful. The substitution of melted butter and honey gave me about 290 calories.
BK says
Eating it right now! Used a little agave in place of honey, added a teaspoon of brown sugar, and used carob chips instead of chocolate chips. Great way to get in some coconut oil. Thanks for sharing this awesome, delicious idea!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Alex says
This is the one thing I absolutely love about baking vegan! Half the reason I bake my Knock-Your-Socks-Off Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies is so that I can eat the dough. Another thing you can also do with vegan cookie dough is freeze it, then whenever you’re craving a cookie, pop a cookie dough disc into a teacup and heat it in the microwave for 1 minute. Instant cookie cup!
Lindsay Moe says
What a great idea! I don’t recommend baking this dough though since it’s intended to be eaten raw. I’m definitely going to have to try your vegan cookies!
B says
I made this with a homemade all purpose gluten free flour and added 1 TBS coconut flour because batter was too wet with gfree flour.
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks for sharing! I’m glad you could make it work.
Marissa S says
I love this recipe and can’t wait to try it! Currently eating vegan and sugar-free, but once I add back in my sweeteners, this sounds like a wonderful recipe to try! And I also happen to love cookie dough with a passion.
Laura says
AMAZING!!! I cannot even believe how close to non-vegan, egg-filled cookie dough this is! THANK YOU!
Lindsay Moe says
You are so welcome! I agree, it tastes just like the real thing! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks for sharing!
Amy says
Warning to those making this with gluten free flours, I suggest a mixture of ground oat flour and coconut Flour as the milder taste compliments the treat a lot better
I just made this with all purpose gluten free flour and it contains bean and chickpea flours which I could definitely taste in the dough! D:
Otherwise it’s great, I added peanut butter and cacoa flour
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks for sharing your adaptation!
Shayla B. says
Thanks for a great recipe! I’m always on the lookout for healthier options for my sweets loving little girl and she had a blast mixing this up and eating her personal bowl of cookie dough!
Lindsay Moe says
I’m glad you and your daughter enjoyed it!
ck says
sounds great, gonna try it later! so excited!
Lindsay Moe says
I’m excited for you!
rachel says
I can’t wait to try this. I am going to put or in my home made almond ice cream!
Lindsay Moe says
Great idea! Enjoy!
Hannah211 says
I make my own flax see milk, which is creamy enough to be turned into ice cream. I just made this cookie dough recipe tonight to eat by itself and it is perfect for cookie dough ice cream. Just decrease coconut oil by two tsp., add two tsp. water to recipe, and blend in for best freezing results. I just want to add a good fudge ripple to my ice cream product idea now…?
Lindsay Moe says
You’re amazing! Thanks for sharing your adaptation and idea!
rachel says
I can’t wait to try this. I am going to put it in my home made almond ice cream!
ck says
turned out so lovely, we made another batch within 2 hours of the first one – 2nd time, we changed coconut oil with non-dairy butter. i preferred the one we made with coconut oil but my friend said the coconut flavour was too strong for her taste but she did love the second batch.
now we know! it’s going to be a regular feature! thank you again!
Jacklyn says
Absolutely fantastic! So glad I found this I was going crazy for vegan alternatives this week ! Your photos are beautiful too! You’re so talented!
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Jacklyn! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Danielle K says
Made this last night for the first time… I had substituted the maple syrup with agave nectar, but then found the full tablespoon to be too overpowering. So I tried it again this afternoon with half a tablespoon of agave nectar, and half a tablespoon of almond milk. Sooo good! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks for sharing your substitution Danielle, I’m glad you liked it!
Noelle says
I scoured all through Pintrest to find a healthier cookie dough recipe I had all the ingredients for and this answered my prayers! So yummy!!
Rebekah @decadentlyfit.com says
EXACTLY what I was looking for! I am off to the kitchen to devour a bowl of this goodness as we speak. Thanks for the awesome recipe. (going to try it with oat flour)