Description
Soft, buttery Swirled Cookies featuring rich plant-based (natural) flavors and a beautiful marbled design. These easy-to-bake cookies offer a tender texture and balanced taste, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a comforting snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plant-based butter (natural), softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup natural brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the plant-based butter (natural), granulated sugar, and natural brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the natural vanilla extract and plant-based milk (natural), mixing well to combine.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Divide and flavor the dough: Split the dough evenly into two bowls. Stir natural cocoa powder and a splash of vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) into one half until fully blended. Leave the other half as your vanilla base.
- Create the swirls: Place alternating spoonfuls of chocolate and vanilla dough side by side on parchment paper. Use a skewer or butter knife to gently swirl the two doughs together, creating a mesmerizing marbled effect.
- Shape and chill: Form the swirled dough into a log shape, wrapping it tightly with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least one hour to make slicing easier and preserve the swirl design during baking.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are just golden and centers remain soft.
Notes
- Use cold dough: Chilling helps maintain crisp swirls and prevents colors from blending too much during baking.
- Do not overmix flour: Mixing just until combined keeps cookies tender, avoiding toughness.
- Use parchment paper: Ensures cookies slide off easily and bake evenly without sticking.
- Slice carefully: A sharp knife preserves swirl patterns without smudging.
- Adjust oven time: Check cookies a minute or two earlier if your oven runs hot to retain softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: swirled cookies, plant-based cookies, soft cookies, marbled cookies, easy cookies, buttery cookies, gluten free cookies
