Kitchen Therapy X Toska Chocolates Veganism has been overtaking my household in the past month – which, if you knew any of us, would shock you – you should see our cheese bills! I have yet to be converted, but as an open-minded soul (ahem…) I respect other dietary preferences and have now taken a keener interest in developing easy and Indian-kitchen friendly recipes. Most vegan recipes have options of expensive nut milks – that once opened, goes bad in about 36 hours and vegan butters that require deep pockets and imported stores – both of which do not appeal to the lazy, home cook in me! But this recipe came pretty easily for me as a baby step towards vegan baking – vegetable oil (easy), sugars (always by my side), flour (but of course), and spoonfuls of my soothing warm Chai Masala Hot Cocoa – a collaboration with Toska Chocolates – that helped the winter go comfortably for me, and now with the sun coming out more, perfect into that mini bite of cookie! Give this cookie a shot – dunk into non-dairy milk or a cup of espresso – or just like that, while you’re heading out the door! SHOP: Masala Chai Hot Cocoa Mix {Toska Chocolates X Kitchen Therapy} The Recipe Serves Ingredients 1 cup flour ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder pinch of salt 3 tsp {Toska Chocolates X Kitchen Therapy} Masala Chai Hot Cocoa Mix 1 tbsp castor sugar ½ tsp brown sugar 2 tbsp water, room temperature ¼ cup vegetable oil Instructions Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and set aside In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, water and sugars until well emulsified Add the Masala Chai Hot Cocoa Mix and whisk again Add the dry ingredients and combine with a spatula to form a dough Tip over onto a cling film and wrap properly into a disc shape Refrigerate for at least 12 hours To bake: gently flatten the dough with the palms of your hands Use a small cookie cutter of desired shape and place on lined baking tray Freeze for 10 minutes Bake in a preheated oven of 180C for 8-10 minutes Remove and allow to cool on a wire rack completely before eating