Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! This is an old favorite of mine that I veganized and it’s just as scrumptious as the original. Thick, chewy and loaded with chocolatey goodness, these morsels have a tender, truffle-like center and a slightly crispy outside, with just a hint of coffee. They’re gluten-free, too! Enjoy them with a glass of plant milk or coffee. They would be a grand finish to a hearty dinner, like my Pumpkin Black Bean Chili, or Roasted Tomato Pasta with Lentils!
Mocha Truffle Cookies
This is an old favorite of mine that I veganized and it's just as scrumptious as the original. Thick, chewy and loaded with chocolatey goodness, these morsels have a tender, truffle-like center and a slightly crispy outside, with just a hint of coffee. They're gluten-free, too!
Servings 30 cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant butter (I like Country Crock Plant Butter)
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels-
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 cup coconut or brown sugar
- 6 tbsp aquafaba or 2 pastured/cage-free eggs (See note below)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour- brown rice or gluten-free
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder- unsweetened
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels Mini would work well!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- In a large saucepan, melt plant butter and the 1/2 cup chocolate pieces over low heat. Stir to combine. Remove from heat. Stir in instant coffee granules to dissolve, cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add in sugar, aquafaba (or eggs) and vanilla., whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt (sifting adds to the truffle-like consistency). Pour in chocolate/coffee mixture and stir to combine thoroughly. Stir in the 1 cup chocolate pieces. The dough will almost come together in a ball.
- Drop dough by tablespoons onto silicone or parchment-lined cookie sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Do not overcook! Let cool 1 minute before transferring onto cooking rack. Enjoy!
Notes
Aquafaba- the liquid from a can of chickpeas. Great sub for eggs! 3 tbsp substitutes for one egg. Â