Vegan Girl Scout Cookies
The ultimate comfort food in a vegan twist! These **Vegan Girl Scout Cookies** are rich, sweet, and absolutely irresistible. Made with wholesome ingredients like **peanut butter** and **chocolate chips**, they make for an easy weeknight treat that anyone can enjoy. Take a bite and savor the nostalgia!
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 recipe vegan shortbread cookies
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180C/350F. This step is crucial as you want your cookies to bake evenly. While waiting, you can prepare your baking sheet.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and make cleanup a cinch.
- Prepare your vegan shortbread cookie dough as directed. The dough should be smooth and easy to work with. Don't be afraid to taste it; it’s delicious!
- Once your dough is ready, form it into 12 balls. Flatten each ball into a large cookie shape, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform baking.
- Using your thumb, create a small well in the center of each cookie. This is where the peanut butter will go later, and it helps the cookies bake evenly.
- Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 17 to 19 minutes. Watch for the edges to turn golden; they should be firm but still soft in the center.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. This step is essential to keep them from breaking.
- Once cooled, place a teaspoon of peanut butter into the wells of each cookie. This adds an extra punch of flavor!
- Refrigerate the cookies for about 30 minutes, allowing the peanut butter to firm up. This step is critical for maintaining the shape.
- While the cookies chill, melt your chocolate chips in a bowl. You want them smooth and runny, perfect for dipping.
- Using two spoons, dip each cookie into the melted chocolate, covering them completely. This is where they get their signature look!
- Finally, place the chocolate-covered cookies onto a lined plate and refrigerate until the chocolate has firmed up. Then enjoy your homemade Vegan Girl Scout Cookies!
Notes
- Tip 1: Cookies will keep at room temperature in a sealed container, for up to 4 weeks.
- Tip 2: Place cookies in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.