Description
Irresistible roll-inspired cookies that are vegan and gluten-free, perfect for every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter, softened (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons plant-based milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, almond flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in the cold vegan butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the applesauce and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, reaching all edges.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly into a log and slice it into 1/2-inch thick cookies.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies, and enjoy!
Notes
Chill the dough for firmer cookies and check oven temperature for accurate baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg