Vegan Amerikaner
Delight your taste buds with these soft and fluffy *Vegan Amerikaner*, a plant-based twist on the classic German treat! These sweet, cake-like cookies are made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened apple sauce for natural moisture and vegan butter for that rich, tender crumb. Topped with a zesty lemon glaze, they strike the perfect balance between indulgence and freshness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy afternoon snack. Whether you’re searching for vegan cookies, German-inspired desserts, or easy plant-based baking recipes, these Vegan Amerikaner are sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet and comforting.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Baking soda
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 100 g Vegan butter
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 100 g Unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 60 ml Plant-based milk
- 150 g Confectioners' sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the vegan butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the unsweetened apple sauce and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the plant-based milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Using an ice cream scoop or two spoons, place dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 5 cm (2 inches) between each portion.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden. The tops should remain light in color.
Remove from the oven and allow the Amerikaners to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the Amerikaners are cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing the confectioners' sugar with the lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and glossy.
Once the Amerikaners have cooled, spread the glaze over the flat side of each. Allow the glaze to set for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.7 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.4 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2808 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 510.1 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 310.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 384 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
