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Vegan Caramel Cookies on a baking tray
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Vegan Caramel Cookies

These Vegan Caramel Cookies are rich, chocolatey, and filled with gooey coconut caramel. Each bite offers a crisp cookie shell and a sweet, sticky center. They're the perfect plant-based treat!
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegan Chocolate Caramel Sandwich
Servings: 16 -18 sandwich cookies
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup Coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons Water
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour

For the Caramel:

  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
  • 6 tablespoons Coconut cream
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Cookie Dough:

  • In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add coconut oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until a smooth syrup forms with no lumps.
  • Add flour and baking soda. Mix with a spatula until fully combined and smooth.
  • Form the dough into a 1-inch-thick disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.

Cut and Bake the Cookies:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking trays with parchment paper.
  • Lightly flour both sides of the dough and roll between two sheets of parchment to ¼ inch thick.
  • Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut out cookies. Cut a ½–¾ inch center hole in half of the cookies using a piping tip or small round cutter.
  • Chill the cut dough on the trays in the fridge for 4–5 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Bake for 14–15 minutes, or until dry to the touch. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Make the Vegan Caramel:

  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, spread the sugar in an even layer and let it melt without stirring.
  • Once melted, swirl occasionally to prevent burning. Stir gently to dissolve any remaining crystals.
  • Remove from heat and stir in coconut oil (it will bubble).
  • Add coconut cream, stir vigorously, and return to heat. Cook until smooth, then let it reach 250–255°F without stirring.
  • Remove from heat, let the bubbling stop, then stir in vanilla and salt. Pour into a glass container and cool completely.

Assemble the Cookies:

  • Place the cut-out cookie tops on a rack and dust with powdered sugar.
  • Spoon ¾ to 1 teaspoon of caramel onto the flat side of each full round cookie.
  • Gently press a powdered cut-out cookie on top to form a sandwich. Allow the caramel to settle.
Serving: 1gCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 91mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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