Brownie Batter Stuffed Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies stuffed with a fudgy brownie batter center. Vegan, egg-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup dairy-free milk
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1Make the brownie batter filling
In a small bowl, whisk cocoa, sugar, milk, and oil until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until thick. Chill in the fridge while you make the cookie dough.
- 2Make the cookie dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream vegan butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in applesauce and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- 3Assemble the cookies
Scoop 2 tablespoons cookie dough and flatten slightly. Place 1 heaping teaspoon chilled brownie batter in the center. Wrap dough around filling, sealing edges completely. Place on the baking sheet.
- 4Bake
Bake 12-14 minutes until edges are set.
- 5Cool and finish
Cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
