The Most Wonderful Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

Name: The Most Wonderful Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil, solid but scoop-able; 1 and 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup coconut milk (I like to use the thicker Thai variety, but any coconut milk will work); 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (be sure not to pack your flour); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chocolate chips (use vegan chocolate chips if vegan), divided; Flaky sea salt, optional