Step 1

To heat treat the flour in the oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the flour in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 6-7 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Keep a close watch on it to make sure the flour doesn't burn. Use an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the flour immediately after removing it from the oven. It should read 160°F (72°C) or above. Alternatively, heat treat it in the microwave.

Step 2

To heat treat the flour in the microwave add the flour to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Use an instant read thermometer immediately after removing the flour from the microwave. The internal temperature should read 160°F (72°C) or above.

Step 3

When the flour has been heat treated let it cool completely and then put it through a sifter to break up any lumps that might have formed while it was being heated.

Step 4

Add vegan butter, light brown sugar and white granulated sugar to the stand mixer and cream them together until smooth.

Step 5

Add salt and vanilla extract and mix them in.

Step 6

Now add the heat treated flour and mix it in with a spoon (don't use your stand mixer for this part).

Step 7

If the dough is dry and crumbly then add 1-2 tablespoons of non dairy milk to get it to the right consistency.

Step 8

Add vegan chocolate chips and fold them in.

Step 9

Your cookie dough is ready to enjoy!