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.