These surprise cookies combine chocolate with the freshness of mint, completely vegan and delicious. For the dough, use vegetable butter and an egg replacer (applesauce or "flax egg"), along with sugar, flour, and cocoa powder, resulting in a tender and light dough. Shape small balls and bake them until firm on the outside, keeping the inside soft.
For the mint filling, combine powdered sugar with melted vegetable butter and a few drops of peppermint extract. Sprinkle a ball of mint cream onto each cookie immediately after they come out of the oven. Finally, melt dark chocolate and cover each cookie, securing the cream and providing a crunchy exterior — soft interior contrast.
Result: delicate cookies with a refreshing mint center and a rich chocolate exterior. Perfect for festive platters, Christmas gifts, or cozy moments with tea or coffee, completely vegan, and guaranteed to "wow.
Dough ingredients
100 g brown sugar
1 tablespoon applesauce (or flax egg)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
150 g flour
25 g cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
