Vegan Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

These vegan shortbread cookies with a rich chocolate filling are great for any time of the day when you want something sweet.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup dairy-free margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened margarine, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth

Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness

Using a cookie cutter, cut out rounds of dough and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dairy-free chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until smooth

Spread a layer of melted chocolate onto the bottom side of half of the cooled cookies

Top each chocolate-covered cookie with another cookie to form a sandwich

Allow the chocolate to set before serving

Enjoy these vegan chocolate shortbread cookies with a glass of dairy-free milk