The Most Wonderful Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Flaky sea salt, optional
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, solid
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chocolate chips , divided
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 and 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed