This shortbread is also very versatile. You can use it to make cookies, bars, or even a pie crust. It is a great base for other desserts, such as a vegan chocolate cake or a vegan chocolate pudding. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make vegan dessert, then you should definitely try this vegan chocolate shortbread!
What’s Vegan Chocolate Shortbread?
A vegan chocolate shortbread is a type of shortbread like my classic Vegan Shortbread Cookies that is made without dairy products. While a typical shortbread is made with vegan butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and flour, this recipe uses healthier alternatives. Vegan chocolate shortbread is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all dietary restrictions. You might also want to try my Coconut Flour Shortbread Cookies or Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies. Here, I share with you how to make delicious gluten-free, vegan chocolate shortbread, meaning they are egg-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to make delicious chocolate cut-out cookies are 4 wholesome ingredients:
Almond Flour – use fine unblanched almond flour for best results. Almond meal is coarser and gives a gritty texture to cookies. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – This doesn’t bring any sugar, unlike most chocolate chips. Maple Syrup or brown rice syrup to decrease fructose and glycemic index. Other liquid sweeteners that can be used are agave syrup or coconut nectar. Melted Coconut Oil – if you don’t like the coconut flavor of coconut oil, use refined coconut oil. It has no coconut taste.
How To Make Vegan Chocolate Shortbread
Who doesn’t love a chocolate shortbread cookie? Shortbread cookies are crumbly cookies usually made of butter and eggs. This is an easy vegan chocolate shortbread recipe. There is no special tool needed to make this recipe. It’s a simple 1-bowl cookie recipe. However, there are a few tricks to make these cookies beautiful every time!
Expert Tips for Perfect Cookies
Here are some additional tips for making a great vegan chocolate shortbread every time:
Decorating Shortbread Chocolate Cookies
These gluten-free chocolate cookies are delicious on their own but even better decorated. The best cookie decorations are:
Melted vegan dark chocolate – combine 1 cup of vegan chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, melt and spread on top! Sprinkles – most sprinkles are vegan and gluten-free. Freeze-dried raspberries Royal icing – combine 1 cup of icing sugar with 2 – 3 tablespoons of almond milk.
Storage Instructions
You can store your chocolate shortbread cookies for up to one week at room temperature in a sealed cookie jar. If you live in a hot climate, store them in the fridge to prevent the chocolate decoration from melting. You can freeze the cookies in silicone bags and defrost them the day before on a plate.
More Vegan Shortbread Cookie Recipes
If you love easy vegan shortbread cookie recipes, I recommend you try our 3-ingredient shortbread recipes below:
