Description
Enjoy delightful Swirled Cookies that combine creamy vanilla and rich chocolate in every bite. Made with simple pantry staples and plant-based ingredients, these cookies offer a perfect balance of crisp edges and a tender center. Ideal for gifting, snacking, or special occasions, this recipe is versatile, customizable, and easy to follow for any home baker.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming the plant-based butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add the natural vanilla extract and apple cider vinegar, blending well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, natural baking powder, salt, and natural gelling agent. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the plant-based milk, until a pliable dough forms.
- Divide and Flavor: Separate the dough into two equal portions. Fold cocoa powder thoroughly into one portion to create the chocolate dough. Leave the other portion as the vanilla dough.
- Create the Swirl: Roll each dough portion into thin rectangles of equal size on a clean surface. Layer one rectangle on top of the other and gently roll them together into a tight log. Slice the log into even rounds to reveal beautiful swirled patterns.
- Bake to Perfection: Place cookie rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft. Allow cookies to cool before serving to let the swirl pattern set.
Notes
- Chill the dough before rolling for easier handling and cleaner swirls.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Measure ingredients precisely for consistent results and perfect texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for uniform color and cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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