The Complete Cookie Copycat (5 Flavors!)
If you are a fan of Lenny & Larry cookies, it’s time to make your own! Introducing the Complete Cookie copycat! These vegan cookies are incredibly close to the originals: soft-baked, chewy, high in protein, and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 40 g vegan butter
- 40 g brown rice syrup
- 20 g sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp caramel extract optional
- 80 g all-purpose flour
- 24 g vegan protein powder (I used vanilla protein powder)
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp guar gum
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to
350 °F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Whisk together the wet ingredients. Add the vegan butter, brown rice syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, and caramel extract to a mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until the sugar has dissolved and everything is well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients. Add the flour, vegan protein powder, baking powder, guar gum, and salt. Mix again until it forms a thick dough. Stir in the chocolate chips and stir again.
- Shape into cookies. Divide the cookie dough in half and roll it into balls using your hands. Press down each ball on the prepared baking sheet and shape it into two large 4.5-inch (11.5 cm) cookies. They should be about 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) thick. Note: The cookies won't spread, which is why you have to give them their final shape before baking.
- Bake. Bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes or until just golden brown. Do not over-bake them. You want soft-baked cookies that are still tender and chewy.
- Let them cool. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before transferring to a plate or container.
- You can store these cookies for up to 4 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Notes
Give them a cooler look.
If you want to make your cookies look even closer to the Lenny & Larry ones, use a dented knife and slightly grate the top of your cookies before baking. It will give them that signature appearance found in the store-bought ones!Do not overbake them.
You want to bake the cookies until just golden brown, about 9 minutes, so they stay tender and chewy. More than that, and your cookies will be too dry, so keep an eye on them during baking.Allow the cookies to rest.
Like most protein-packed goods, these cookies will have a strong protein taste on day one. After 24 hours, the subtle protein powder flavor disappears. That’s why I recommend waiting for at least one day before enjoying the cookies.Nutrition
Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 447 kcal | Carbohydrates: 62.2 g | Protein: 13.9 g | Fat: 21 g | Fiber: 1.6 g | Sugar: 26 g