Let’s skip the predictable cheese cubes and go full glam with coffee buttercream cookies that strut onto your board like Beyoncé at brunch.
These aren’t just cookies—they’re espresso-kissed, frosting-swirled divas ready to steal attention from your olives and almonds without apology.
Soft, sweet, with a whisper of bold roast flavor, they balance sass and sugar like you balance lattes and laundry.
They’re vegan, obviously—because indulgence and ethics should totally date.
Bring them to your next gathering, and watch every guest ignore the grapes like they just found out they’re not wine.
Charcuterie Board with Coffee Buttercream Cookies
Vegan sugar cookies meet whipped coffee buttercream to create the centerpiece your charcuterie board didn’t know it desperately needed.
Ingredients
Cookies:
- ½ cup vegan butter softened
- ¾ cup cane sugar
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2½ tbsp water egg replacer
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Coffee Buttercream:
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp espresso cooled and strong
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment like a responsible adult.
- Step 2: In a bowl, cream vegan butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flax egg and vanilla. Mix like you mean it.
- Step 3: Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until dough forms. Try not to eat it all raw.
- Step 4: Scoop dough onto tray. Flatten slightly. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool while you pretend to be patient.
- Step 5: For the buttercream, beat vegan butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, espresso, and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
- Step 6: Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cookies. Arrange artfully on your charcuterie board—or just your face.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 3%
- Magnesium: 2%
- Potassium: 2%
- Vitamin E: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the buttercream for a warm twist.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if you’re feeling extra.
- Chill the cookies before serving for a firmer bite.
- Pair with iced oat latte for full coffee goddess energy.
- Make double. Hide half. Trust me.
