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.