When it comes to indulging in a sweet treat, there’s nothing quite like a cookie sandwich. And with the growing popularity of gluten-free and vegan diets, it’s important to have options that cater to those dietary restrictions.
Luckily, it’s easy to make delicious gluten-free vegan cookie sandwiches that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make these delightful cookie sandwiches:.
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 can of full-fat coconut milk, chilled in the fridge overnight
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Here’s how to make these delicious gluten-free vegan cookie sandwiches:.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the vegan butter and flax egg until smooth. Then add the vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the frosting. Open the can of chilled coconut milk and scoop out the solid coconut cream into a mixing bowl.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the coconut cream, and whip with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Once the cookies have fully cooled, spread a generous dollop of frosting onto the bottom of one cookie, and sandwich another cookie on top.
- Repeat until all of the cookies have been used up.
- Serve and enjoy!
Variations
If you’re feeling creative, there are plenty of ways to switch up this recipe and customize it to your liking. Here are a few ideas:.
- Add chocolate chips to the cookie dough for a chocolatey twist.
- Swap out the vanilla extract for almond extract for a fun flavor variation.
- Use different types of flour, such as oat flour or chickpea flour, for a different texture and taste.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the cookie dough for a festive touch.
The Bottom Line
These gluten-free vegan cookie sandwiches are the perfect treat for anyone who wants to indulge in something sweet while still maintaining their dietary restrictions.
With a soft, chewy cookie and creamy coconut frosting, they’re sure to satisfy any craving.