Description

Swirled Cookies are soft, flavorful, and visually stunning treats made entirely with plant-based, natural ingredients. These easy-to-make cookies feature a beautiful swirl pattern combining vanilla and rich cocoa doughs. Perfect for snacks or special occasions, they bring warmth and joy with their tender texture and customizable flavors.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar (natural)
1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder (natural)

Instructions

Prepare Your Dough: Start by combining the plant-based butter with granulated and brown sugars (natural) in a large bowl. Beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the vanilla extract (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar, mixing well to blend all the flavors.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of natural gelling agent. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until the dough forms but is still soft and pliable. Split the dough evenly into two bowls.
Create the Swirl Doughs: To one bowl, blend in dark cocoa powder (natural) until thoroughly combined to create the chocolate dough. Leave the other bowl as the original vanilla dough. This contrast will create the beautiful swirl effect.
Form the Swirl: Roll out each dough separately into long logs of similar size. Place the chocolate and vanilla logs side by side and gently press them together. Begin to twist and roll the combined log to create a tight swirl pattern throughout.
Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough log in parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the dough, making it easier to slice thin, even cookies.
Bake Your Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled dough log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie to spread slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set and retain their shape perfectly before you enjoy.

Notes

Always chill the dough log well before slicing to maintain the swirl pattern when baking.
Use a sharp knife and steady hand to slice cookies evenly for uniform baking.
Remove cookies when edges just begin to turn golden to keep them soft inside.
Ensure your natural ingredients like cocoa powder and plant-based butter are fresh for the best flavor.
Feel free to experiment with different colors or natural flavor extracts for unique batches.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Swirled Cookies, plant-based cookies, soft cookies, chocolate swirl, vanilla swirl, vegan dessert, gluten-free cookies