Stop what you’re doing and go make these now! Seriously. Okay, maybe finish reading the recipe and THEN go make these. I couldn’t even let the last batch cool completely before I had to jump on the computer and post this recipe so that you would not have to suffer another day without these cookies, dear readers. What better way to spend a Friday evening at home? You, these cookies, maybe a little television…Heaven! I’ve been experimenting with vegan shortbread recipes for a few months now. It took a bunch of tries, but I’ve finally got the recipe worked out. These cookies are delicate, sweet, with a hint of vanilla and fruit, and practically bite-sized. Maybe I’m over-reacting because I’m all hopped up on shortbread cookies (I ate at least half a dozen as soon as they came out of the oven), or maybe because I’m so delighted that I finally figured out a vegan shortbread… But, these cookies are lovely. And so easy to make–no weird/unusual ingredients required.
The Recipe
Makes about 2 dozen cookies
1 cup vegan shortening (Earth Balance will do)
3/4 cup vegan powdered sugar (Wholesome Sweeteners is a great brand)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
~ 1/2 cup jam (raspberry or apricot, or both)
Preheat oven to 350 F. Cream the butter and powdered sugar with electric mixer (or very well by hand). If the powdered sugar is clumpy, it helps to sift it first. Cream until smooth. Add vanilla and mix. Add flour and salt. Mix until it forms a uniform, soft dough. Roll 3/4 inch balls of dough in your hands and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Using your thumb, carefully press an indent into the top of the balls, simultaneously helping to flatten the balls into more of cookie shape. Like so:
Use a spoon to fill each indentation with jam/preserves (I made half of them raspberry and half apricot).
Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on rack for as long as you can stand it. Try not to eat them all at once.
Happy Friday! Any fun weekend plans? We happen to be hosting a baby shower for about 50 people this weekend. Where they are all going to fit in our little house, I have no idea! I’ve got a fun baby shower post planned for next week complete with tea cookies, tea sandwiches, and champagne punch.
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I picked up some of these at the Sidecar bake sale and can vouch for their deliciousness! Melt in your mouth and just the right amount of jam. Thanks for contributing to a great cause, and introducing me to your blog!
So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for supporting Pigs Peace and I’m just checking out your blog, too!