Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect vegan treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. These cookies combine the rich flavor of chocolate chips with the umami taste of miso paste. A delicious and unique taste experience! In this blog post, we'll walk you through a step-by-step recipe on how to make them.
Jump to:
💡 The recipe in a nutshell
- Vegan (no eggs & dairy-free)
- Easy-to-make
- Ready in 45 minutes
- 8 ingredients
- Rich umami flavor
- Chewy, soft and crisp
🤔 What are miso chocolate chip cookies?
Miso chocolate chip cookies are a variation of the classic chocolate chip cookie that incorporates miso paste into the dough.
🇯🇵 What is Miso paste?
Miso paste is a fermented soybean paste that is commonly used in Japanese cuisine. It is a versatile ingredient adding depth and complexity to dishes, ranging from soups to marinades. In this recipe, miso paste is used to add a unique savory flavor to the cookies.
The addition of miso paste adds a unique and savory twist to the classic chocolate chip cookie. It creates a unique treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Give our recipe a try and enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
📋 Ingredients
Here is what you need:
- All-purpose flour: reliable and versatile ingredient for cookie baking, providing consistent results and a desirable texture in the finished product.
- Brown sugar: results in a chewier and moister texture, as well as a deeper flavor.
- Cane sugar: contains fewer molasses giving the cookies a crispier texture, as well as sweetness.
- Vegetable Oil: Provides a great texture, allows for other flavors to shine, and more accessible option compared to animal-based fats. Vegetable oil is a healthier alternative to traditional butter-based cookie recipes.
- Plant milk, such as oat milk: Adds nutritional value, flavor, and texture to these vegan cookies, while also being non-allergenic and more sustainable compared to dairy milk.
- Miso paste: The star of this recipe! It adds a unique and savory flavor to the cookies, making them stand out from other chocolate chip cookie recipes.
- Baking powder: helps to create a light and airy texture while also ensuring consistency and convenience in baking.
- Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips: adds flavor, texture, aesthetics, and versatility
👩🏽🍳 How do you make miso chocolate chip cookies?
To make them from scratch follow our simple step-by-step guide (please note that there is a detailed, printable recipe at the end of this blog post):
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
- Whisk warm plant milk and miso paste until smooth, then add oil and whisk again until combined.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry mixture until it forms a cookie dough. Fold in the chopped chocolate chunks or chocolate chips.
- Cover the bowl with a reusable bowl cover and rest the dough in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, or up to several hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven.
- Using an ice cream scoop, place the cookie dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving 2.5cm (1 inch) of space between each cookie to allow for spreading. Press down the cookies slightly and bake for 10-15 minutes (shorter baking makes them chewier, and longer baking makes them crisper).
- Take the cookies out of the oven and let them rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool further. Enjoy!
💭 Common questions
- What does miso add to chocolate chip cookies? Miso adds a savory, umami flavor to the cookies, balancing out the sweetness of the chocolate chips and adding depth to the overall flavor profile.
- Can I substitute miso for salt in my chocolate chip cookie recipe? Yes, you can substitute miso for salt in your chocolate chip cookie recipe, but keep in mind that miso is saltier than regular salt, so you may need to adjust the amount accordingly.
- What kind of miso should I use in miso chocolate chip cookies? Use milder miso like white or yellow.
- Are miso chocolate chip cookies vegan? They can be made vegan. Our recipe is 100% vegan.
- What are the health benefits of miso chocolate chip cookies? Miso is rich in vitamins and minerals and has several health benefits, including improved digestion, lower blood pressure, and increased immunity.
- How long do miso chocolate chip cookies stay fresh? They stay fresh for up to five days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Storage
- How do you store miso chocolate chip cookies? They should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
- Can miso chocolate chip cookies be frozen? Yes, they can be frozen for up to three months in a freezer-safe container.
📖 Recipe
Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1½ cups brown sugar (200g)
- ¼ cup cane sugar (50g)
- ½ cup neutral oil, such as vegetable oil (110ml)
- ⅓ cup warm plant milk of choice, such as oat milk (70ml)
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (90g)
- sea salt to sprinkle optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cane sugar, and baking powder until well combined and there are no lumps of flour left. Set aside.
- In a measuring cup or jug, whisk warm plant milk and miso paste until smooth, then add oil and whisk again until combined. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix well until it forms a cookie dough. Fold in the chocolate chips
- Cover the bowl with a reusable bowl cover and rest the dough in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, or up to several hours overnight. Clean the kitchen towel.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F) a little before taking the dough out of the fridge.
- Using an ice cream scoop, place the cookie dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving 1-2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading. Press down the cookies slightly and bake for 10-15 minutes (shorter baking makes them chewier, and longer baking makes them crisper).
- Take the cookies out of the oven and let them rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool further. Enjoy!
Video
The provided nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
PS: Don't forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment on your experience - this helps improve my recipes and serves you with the best instructions, tips, and substitution ideas. Plus, I love hearing about your takes on my recipes! Tag me on Instagram or TikTok @thesimplesprinkle to show me your creations.
dang adding miso to these cookies are super addicting. I love that hint of umami and saltiness
You had me at miso. I love finding different ways to cook with miso and this recipe is amazing! Adding umami flavor to cookies is so tasty.
These miso chocolate chip cookies are incredible!
I've never met a chocolate chip cookie I didn't like, and the miso paste provides a very unique flavor to this classic sweet.
These cookies are SO good!! The salt sprinkled on top took them to the next level!
Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for taking the time and leaving a review on our recipe! I am so happy to hear you love them!
The taste is so good!!! Some were a bit harder than others, but this pretty soft, really sweet, we can taste the olive oil but I actually like that haha!
Hi Kiara, Thank you so much for trying the recipe and sharing your feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the taste. It's great that the texture was mostly soft, even though some were a bit harder – sometimes a bit of variety can be a fun surprise! I'm glad you could detect the hint of olive oil, and it's awesome that you liked it. If you have any suggestions or variations you'd recommend, feel free to share! Happy baking!