Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Makes about 48

2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 cups evaporated cane sugar
1 1/2 cups refined coconut oil
1/2 cup ice water
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 (10- to 12-ounce) package vegan chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, combine the sugar and coconut oil, mixing on medium-high speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the water, molasses, and vanilla, mixing until well combined. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in 3 to 4 additions, mixing each addition until almost fully incorporated. Add in the chocolate chips and the walnuts, if using, mixing until just combined.

Arrange 2-tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until the edges are slightly browned and the centers are set. Thoroughly cool on a cooling rack.