Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Vegan Maple Cookies, where every bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience. These cookies are simple to prepare and bursting with flavor from maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Topped with a creamy maple buttercream frosting, they are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy afternoon treat. Made without animal products, these cookies ensure that everyone can join in on the enjoyment. With their soft texture and sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen, these cookies will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- 200g of dairy-free block butter (cold and cubed)
- 100g of caster sugar
- 300g of all-purpose/plain flour
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 60g of dairy-free butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp of maple syrup
- 150g of icing/powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Dairy-free milk (see step 1)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream cold dairy-free block butter and caster sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Roll cookie dough into small balls and space them evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges; let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened dairy-free butter with maple syrup and vanilla extract; gradually add icing sugar while adding dairy-free milk as needed for consistency.
- Assemble cookies by spreading or piping frosting between two cookies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ensure your dairy-free butter is cold for the dough to create a flaky texture. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Customize your cookies by adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.