They’re deliciously chocolatey, easy-to-make, have a lovely crackle-topped texture plus a warming hint of spice… and they’re vegan! How many boxes can a cookie tick?
VEGAN CHOCOLATE SNICKERDOODLES
Makes approx. 24 cookies
TOPPING INGREDIENTS
45 g organic caster sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
COOKIE INGREDIENTS
120 ml organic rapeseed/canola oil
220 g organic caster sugar
60 ml pure organic maple syrup
3 tbsp almond milk (or preferred non-dairy milk)
2 tsp vanilla extract
225 g organic flour
45 g unsweetened organic cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
a couple of dashes (or more, if you like) ground cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 175C (fan). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the cinnamon sugar topping ingredients together on a flat plate and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together oil, sugar, syrup and milk with a fork, then add the extracts.
- Sift in remaining ingredients, stirring as you do so. Once all ingredients are added, mix until dough is pliable.
- Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Pat each one into the sugar topping and flatten them out into roughly discs about 5 cm in diameter. At this point you can either freeze them in an airtight container with layers separated by baking paper (for super-easy baking later on) or bake them immediately.
- To bake, place cookies on baking sheet-lined tray, sugar side up, at least a few centimeters apart (they can spread). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes (the tops should be nice and crackly). Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
*Very closely adapted from this recipe found inΒ Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar.
*I have only made these for non-vegan friends and family members thus far and they have gone down a treat (even with little L).
Clanmother says
I love Snickerdoodles – they symbolize Christmas to me! And vegan – what a great idea! π
mmmarzipan says
Lovely! Thank you π Though I can’t claim they’re an original idea, I am very satisfied with the results of my tweaking π x
Clanmother says
The secret is in the “tweaking.” !!!
Mizzpiggikinz says
Reblogged this on Mizzpiggikinz and commented:
These sound delicious. π I’m vegetarian but vegan still works for me. π
deliciouslynell says
Yummy! These look great!
mmmarzipan says
Thanks so much π x
thebakingyear says
delicious!
mmmarzipan says
Thank you! π
Gallivanta says
They look delicious; spice and chocolate never fail to tempt me.
mmmarzipan says
Thanks so much π I love the combination too! x
matchamochimoo says
They are so good for me, I like to use oil to bake now, less butter is good idea as well, thanks! π
mmmarzipan says
you are very welcome π thank you! x
afracooking says
These look so perfectly crumbly and chocolaty – yum!
mmmarzipan says
Thank you very much π x
lifeBelle says
OMGoodness!! you’ve done it again Miss Marzipan!! YUM!
mmmarzipan says
Very kind of you! Thank you π x
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naomimgruer says
My gluten-free daughter and I can’t wait to try these!