Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

This cookie is everything a chocolate chunk cookie should be-a combination of soft and crispy, chewy and slightly crunchy.

Course: Dessert

2 cups regular/all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup olive oil
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water (warm)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup dark chocolate, broken into chunks (be sure to check that the chocolate you are using does not contain milk products if looking for a vegan option)

In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the oil and sugars with a hand mixer until well blended.
Add the warm water and vanilla and mix again for one minute.
Gradually fold in the flour mixture, and add the dark chocolate. Stir to combine.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put dough in refrigerator to chill for two hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mold dough with hands. With your hands, roll the chilled dough equally to one inch rounds
Flatten each round, and place on a baking sheet (an inch apart).
Bake 12-14 minutes, until lightly browned.
Leave cookies to harden on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire cooling rack or to a plate after 10 minutes.