Can I substitute the Ener-G Egg Replacer in these vegan sandwich cookies?

The recipe specifically calls for Ener-G Egg Replacer to ensure the correct texture and binding without animal products. Using a different type of egg replacer might alter the cookie's consistency.

How do I get the cookies to flatten evenly before baking?

After dropping the dough onto the baking sheet, use your hand to gently flatten each cookie. This helps achieve a uniform shape for sandwiching.

What's the best way to pipe the vanilla filling for these sandwich cookies?

For the best results, use a pastry bag with a small star or drop flower tip. Pipe the icing onto one cookie and then top it with another.

How should I store leftover vegan sandwich cookies?

Store these sandwich cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or in the refrigerator for extended freshness.

Can I use regular butter instead of Earth Balance for the cookies and filling?

This recipe is designed to be vegan, using Earth Balance as a plant-based butter alternative. Substituting with dairy butter would make the cookies non-vegan and may slightly change the texture.

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Sandwich Cookies
[Vegan]

Name: Sandwich Cookies [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 cup organic cane sugar; 3/4 cup Earth Balance, room temperature; Ener-G Egg Replacer for one egg (1 1/2 teaspoons egg replacer mixed with 2 tablespoons water); Filling; 1/2 cup Earth Balance, room temperature; 2 cups confectioner's sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)

KB By: Koko Brill

Author Bio

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A stack of homemade vegan chocolate sandwich cookies with creamy white vanilla filling, dusted lightly with confectioner's sugar on a cooling rack.

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Sandwich Cookies [Vegan]

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These little cookies are dainty and adorable. They look like homemade Oreos, and no one will believe they are completely vegan. So set aside your New Year's resolutions, and treat yourself to one of these!

Ingredients You Need for Sandwich Cookies [Vegan]

Cookies

1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup organic cane sugar
3/4 cup Earth Balance, room temperature
Ener-G Egg Replacer for one egg (1 1/2 teaspoons egg replacer mixed with 2 tablespoons water)

Filling

1/2 cup Earth Balance, room temperature
2 cups confectioner's sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)

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How to Prepare Sandwich Cookies [Vegan]

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a bowl mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add the butter and Ener-G egg replacer. Mix until well blended dough.
For mini sandwiches, drop by teaspoons onto lined baking sheet. For bigger sandwiches, drop by tablespoons onto lined baking sheet. Use hand to flatten cookies.
Bake cookies for 8-9 minutes. Cool on a rack.
While cookies are cooling, beat together softened Earth Balance and confectioner's sugar at low speed. Add vanilla and mix at higher speed for about 2 minutes. Use a pastry bag and a small star or drop flower tip and pipe icing onto one cookie, and top with another cookie. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

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