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Vegan Shortbread Cookies

Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth vegan shortbread cookies. Dip in dark chocolate and finish with sea salt or ground espresso for an easy holiday-ready treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Holiday Cookies, Shortbread, Vegan
Servings: 32 cookies
Calories: 79.01kcal

Ingredients

For the cookies

  • 1/3 cup oat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 13 tbsp cold vegan butter Earth Balance; cut in 1/2" cubes

For dipping (optional)

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips plus more if needed
  • sea salt optional, for topping
  • ground espresso beans optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Combine oat flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Add the cold cubed vegan butter. Using the paddle on low speed, mix until a smooth dough forms, 5–10 minutes. It will look crumbly at first—keep going until it comes together.
  • Grab a handful of dough and form a rough ball. Roll to 1/4" (6 mm) thick. Cut 1½–2" (4–5 cm) rounds with a biscuit cutter. Transfer to prepared sheets, spacing ~1/2" (1 cm); they spread very little. Re-roll scraps as needed.
  • Bake 10–13 minutes, just until edges start to turn golden. Remove and immediately poke 5–6 small holes in each cookie with a toothpick to release steam. Cool on a rack.
  • Optional dip: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between, until smooth (about 90 seconds total). Dip cookies, place on parchment, and sprinkle with sea salt or ground espresso. Refrigerate to set.
  • Store cookies in the refrigerator for best texture (chocolate can get tacky at room temp). Enjoy!

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with paddle
  • Rolling Pin
  • Biscuit cutter (1½–2 in)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Microwave-safe bowl (for chocolate)

Notes

If not vegan, use unsalted butter and add a pinch more salt. Some stick-style vegan butters can taste strong; use a brand you like. Nutrition below excludes optional chocolate and toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 79.01kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.41g | Protein: 0.73g | Fat: 4.62g | Saturated Fat: 1.45g | Sodium: 55.23mg | Potassium: 9.73mg | Fiber: 0.24g | Sugar: 2.53g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Calcium: 1.49mg | Iron: 0.12mg