Let’s be honest—regular cookies are fine, but do they bring caffeine and sass in every bite? Didn’t think so. Enter: coffee buttercream-filled chocolate chip cookies. They’re soft, chewy, sweet, and holding a creamy coffee center that knows exactly what kind of week you’ve had. It’s like dessert and your therapist teamed up and said, “You deserve this.” Vegan? Of course. You can feel morally superior while licking frosting off your fingers. These aren’t just cookies—they’re edible mood boosters with a shot of espresso and a wink. One bite and suddenly, Mondays feel optional.
Coffee Buttercream Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies
Decadent vegan chocolate chip cookies stuffed with smooth, bold coffee buttercream. Basically dessert therapy with bonus caffeine.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup vegan butter softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2½ tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips
Coffee Buttercream Filling:
- ½ cup vegan butter room temperature
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
- 1½ tsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 tbsp plant-based milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a second bowl, cream vegan butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flax egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough for 10 minutes (yes, it needs a break too).
- In another bowl, beat vegan butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, coffee, vanilla, and milk. Beat until fluffy and creamy.
- Scoop 1 tbsp cookie dough, flatten, and place ½ tsp buttercream in the center.
- Cover with another bit of dough and seal edges. Repeat like a fabulous cookie factory.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined tray and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes before attacking them like a woman possessed.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 285
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Cookie)
- Iron: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Folate: 3%
- Potassium: 4%
✨ Bonus Tips for Extra Fabulousness
- Use espresso powder if you want that “triple shot” energy in every bite.
- Chill your filling for easy scooping—soft, but not melting.
- Don’t overbake; you want chewy, not crunchy.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt if you’re feeling gourmet.
- Store leftovers in the fridge, unless your self-control is fictional.
