These espresso cream layer cookies? They’re what happens when dessert gets caffeinated and decides she’s the main character with flawless layers and no emotional baggage.
You bite into crisp, buttery cookie and get hit with a smooth espresso cream that’s bolder than your Monday mood and twice as satisfying.
It’s coffee, it’s dessert, it’s plant-based sass—basically, everything your situationship isn’t.
Made with no dairy, no drama, and all the decadence.
They stack like your schedule but taste like your dreams.
Perfect for the woman who wants sweetness with a side of espresso-induced clarity.
Espresso Cream Layer Cookies
These vegan espresso cream layer cookies are crisp, elegant, and sandwiched with creamy espresso filling—basically tiny edible compliments.
Ingredients
- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup vegan butter cold, cubed
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For the Espresso Cream:
- 3 tbsp vegan cream cheese
- 1½ tsp instant espresso
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking tray with parchment paper and mentally prepare for greatness.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add vegan butter and vanilla. Mix until it becomes a soft dough with attitude.
- Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick. Cut with a cookie cutter.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely—like your stare when someone says “real butter.”
- Mix cream cheese, espresso powder, almond milk, and sugar into a smooth, creamy filling.
- Sandwich the filling between two cookies like your life depends on it.
- Store in an airtight container unless you plan to eat them all immediately (you will).
Notes
🧪 Nutritional Information (Per Cookie Sandwich)
- Calories: 185
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 3%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 2%
- Folate: 2%
✨ Tips for Extra Flavor Drama
- Add a dusting of cocoa powder for visual drama and depth.
- Chill the cream before assembly for firmer, sassier cookies.
- Use bold espresso for flavor that doesn’t whisper—it sings.
