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Coffee Cream-Swirled Sugar Cookies

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Soft, buttery vegan sugar cookies swirled with luscious coffee-infused cream. Basically, your morning latte in cookie form—only hotter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup vegan butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water flax egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Coffee Cream Swirl:

  • ½ cup vegan cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp brewed espresso cooled
  • ¼ tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of cinnamon optional, but encouraged

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking tray. Sip your coffee. Breathe.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Pretend you're a professional.
  • In another bowl, cream vegan butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flax egg and vanilla.
  • Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Your arm workout for the day.
  • For the swirl, beat cream cheese, espresso, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Taste-test “for science.”
  • Scoop dough into balls. Flatten slightly. Add ½ tsp of swirl to each top.
  • Use a toothpick to swirl cream gently into the dough. Channel your inner Pinterest mom.
  • Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool or eat one while it’s lava-hot.
  • Admire the beautiful swirls. Act surprised like you didn’t nail it.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container. Just kidding—there won't be leftovers.

Notes

🧬 Nutritional Values (Per Cookie)

  • Calories: 195
  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g

💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 6%
  • Calcium: 4%
  • Magnesium: 3%
  • Folate: 3%
  • Vitamin E: 2%

💁‍♀️ Tips & Notes

  • Chill the dough for 10 minutes if it’s sticky. Or if you need a cookie intermission.
  • Use decaf espresso if you’re wild enough to bake at midnight.
  • Add a dash of nutmeg for extra warmth and sass.
  • Pair with almond milk, gossip, and zero regrets.
  • Freeze extras—if you have any—so future you has backup for emergencies.