Vegan Chocolate Sandwich Cookies – Crunchy, Buttery, and Indulgent
Indulge in these chocolate-filled shortbread cookies: crisp, tender, and completely free from eggs and dairy. Perfect for snack time, afternoon tea, or as a homemade edible gift, these vegan cookies are as easy to make as they are delicious.
Step 1: Prepare the Vegan Shortcrust Dough
- In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, powdered sugar, almond flour, and salt.
- Add the cold plant-based margarine cut into small cubes.
- Rub the mixture together with your fingertips (or mix with a paddle attachment) until you obtain a sandy, crumbly texture.
- Mix Yumgo Whole powder with water until smooth and fluid.
- Add this mixture to the dough and mix just until combined to form a homogeneous dough—avoid overworking it to prevent elasticity.
Step 2: Shape the Cookies
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 0.5 cm thickness.
- Cut shapes using a round or decorative cookie cutter.
- For half of the cookies, cut out a small center hole to create a “window” (Linzer-style cookies).
Step 3: Bake the Cookies
- Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before filling.
Step 4: Assemble with Chocolate Filling
- Spread a spoonful of chocolate spread onto a whole cookie.
- Top with a cut-out cookie and press gently to sandwich them together.
- Repeat until all cookies are assembled.
🍫 Finishing Touch
For extra indulgence, dust with powdered sugar or add a touch of praline before assembling.