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The catch? Almost all the famous versions are loaded with butter and eggs. Not anymore. This fully vegan crookie recipe gives you the exact same over-the-top experience (crisp edges, gooey center, bakery-fresh vibes) in just 15 minutes flat, no fancy equipment or overnight proofing required. Ready to jump on the 2025 crookie train without compromising your plant-based life? Let’s do this.
Yes, 15 minutes. No yeast, no laminating dough, no waiting overnight. Just store-bought vegan croissants, a quick 2-minute homemade chocolate-hazelnut spread (better than the famous branded one), and a cookie dough that bakes right on top. Let’s get into it.
Why Vegan Crookies Are Blowing Up in 2025
The crookies trend started in Paris (Louve Bakery claims the crown), exploded globally in 2024, and now the fully plant-based version is the most requested recipe in vegan baking groups. People love them because:- They deliver bakery-level indulgence at home
- The contrast of flaky croissant + chewy cookie + molten chocolate center is addictive
- They’re perfect for brunch, dessert, or 3 a.m. cravings
- And now anyone avoiding dairy and eggs can enjoy them without compromise
Ingredients (makes 4 large vegan crookies)
- ½ cup (70 g) roasted hazelnuts (skinless if possible)
- 100 g vegan dark chocolate (70 % works perfectly)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave
- 3–4 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
- Pinch of sea salt
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil (refined for neutral taste)
- 1 tbsp almond or oat milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (60 g) vegan chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 4 fresh vegan croissants (Jus-Rol, Trader Joe’s, or your local bakery’s vegan option)
How to Make Vegan Crookies in 15 Minutes – Step by Step
1. Preheat oven to 180 °C (355 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. Make the homemade vegan Nutella (2 minutes)
Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave (30-second bursts). Toss it into a small blender or food processor with the roasted hazelnuts, maple syrup, salt, and 3 tbsp plant milk. Blend for 30–60 seconds until creamy. Add the extra spoon of milk if you want it extra oozy. Done. It tastes richer and less sweet than store-bought, you’ll never go back.
3. Prepare the 60-second cookie dough
In a bowl, stir together flour, both sugars, baking soda, and salt. Add melted coconut oil, plant milk, and vanilla. Mix until it forms a soft dough, then fold in the chocolate chips. That’s it, no mixer needed.
4. Assemble the crookies (3 minutes)
Slice each vegan croissant lengthwise but not all the way through, like a hot-dog bun. Spoon or pipe a generous amount of your homemade chocolate-hazelnut spread inside (about 2 heaping tablespoons per croissant). Don’t be shy; the more filling, the better.
5. Top generously with cookie dough
Divide the cookie dough into 4 portions. Flatten each piece slightly and lay it on top of the croissant, pressing gently so it covers most of the surface and seals the edges a little. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for that bakery look.
6. Bake for 9–11 minutes
Bake until the cookie topping is golden and cracked, and you can see the chocolate spread starting to bubble out. Let cool for exactly 3 minutes (if you can wait that long), the center will be perfectly molten.
Pro Tips for the Ultimate 2025 Vegan Crookies
- Want them even faster? Use store-bought vegan chocolate-hazelnut spread (Nature’s Charm and Vego are amazing), but the homemade version takes literally 2 minutes and tastes 1000× better.
- For extra crunch, add a handful of chopped toasted hazelnuts into the cookie dough.
- Serve with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for full dessert drama.
- Reheat leftovers (if any survive) at 160 °C for 4–5 minutes, they come back perfectly gooey.
Why This Recipe Ranks #1 for “Vegan Crookies 2025”
I tested a lot of versions in 2025, and this one wins every time: no aquafaba “lamination” hacks, no expensive vegan butter blocks, no 3-day process. Just pure instant gratification that tastes like it came from a Parisian patisserie.Total active time: under 15 minutes.
Total wow factor: off the charts.
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About These 15-Minute Vegan Crookies
1. Are crookies really vegan at bakeries in 2025?No, almost never. The viral versions from Paris, London, NYC, and LA are made with classic laminated croissant dough (tons of dairy butter) and usually egg-washed cookie topping.
This homemade version is currently the fastest and easiest way to get 100 % plant-based crookies.
2. Can I use store-bought vegan croissants?
2. Can I use store-bought vegan croissants?
Absolutely, that’s the whole point of the 15-minute hack! Good options in most countries:
- Trader Joe’s Vegan Croissants (US)
- Jus-Rol Vegan Croissants (UK/Europe)
- Many local bakeries now offer vegan croissants (just double-check they’re dairy-free)
- Worst case: any brand made with vegetable oils/margarine instead of butter works.
Yes, and it takes 2 minutes. It has deeper roasted-hazelnut flavor, less sugar, and zero palm oil. Once you try it you’ll be spreading it on everything.
4. I’m allergic to nuts, help!
4. I’m allergic to nuts, help!
Swap the hazelnuts for ½ cup sunflower seeds (roasted) or ⅓ cup tahini + 2 tbsp cocoa powder. Both make a killer seed-based “chocolate” spread that still melts perfectly.
5. Can I make them gluten-free?
5. Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes! Use gluten-free vegan croissants (Schär and some local brands make them) and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the cookie layer. Texture is still amazing.
6. My cookie topping spreads too much / stays raw, what did I do?
6. My cookie topping spreads too much / stays raw, what did I do?
Two common fixes:
Save this recipe because once you make these vegan crookies, your friends will beg for the link every week. Tag me when you try them, I can’t wait to see your molten chocolate centers!
Calories per crookies: ~420 kcal (worth every single one).
Ready to become the coolest vegan baker of 2025? Let’s go.
- Oven not hot enough → make sure you’re at 180 °C / 355 °F (use an oven thermometer if possible).
- Dough too wet → add an extra 1–2 tsp flour next time. The dough should feel like soft play-dough, not batter.
Save this recipe because once you make these vegan crookies, your friends will beg for the link every week. Tag me when you try them, I can’t wait to see your molten chocolate centers!
Calories per crookies: ~420 kcal (worth every single one).
Ready to become the coolest vegan baker of 2025? Let’s go.
