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Vegan Mallomar Cookies

These homemade Vegan Mallomars feature a crisp cookie base, fluffy aquafaba marshmallow, and a luscious dark chocolate shell. They’re rich, gooey, and 100% plant-based.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 171kcal

Ingredients

Cookie Base

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegan butter chopped into cubes
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vodka (chilled) (see notes)

Marshmallow Layer

  • ½ cup aquafaba
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • cup granulated sugar
  • cup water
  • 1 tablespoon agar agar powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

Instructions

  • For the Cookie Base:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine. Add cubed butter and pulse in short bursts to mix butter throughout. Similar to a pie crust, leave small bits of butter throughout this mixture.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ⅓ teaspoon salt, ½ cup vegan butter
  • Add 1 tablespoon of chilled vodka along with the vanilla extract and pulse in short bursts to combine. If the mixture is still dry, add ½ tablespoon more chilled vodka and pulse in short bursts to create a malleable dough.
    1 ½ tablespoons vodka
  • Roll and Cut Method: Roll the dough between two pieces of parchment to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch circles using a cookie cutter.
    A hand uses a round cookie cutter to cut cookie dough into circles.
  • Ball and Press Method: Grab a piece of dough and roll into a ball. Place on prepared pan. Dip the bottom of a glass in flour and press the dough to create a 2-inch circle.
    A hand presses a ball of dough under a glass to create a small circle of cookie dough for baking.
  • Place cookies on prepared sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.

For the Marshmallow Layer:

  • In a stand mixer, whip aquafaba and cream of tartar on high until stiff peaks form (about 7–10 minutes).
    ½ cup aquafaba, ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
    Vegan Meringue
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and agar agar. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
    ⅔ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup water, 1 tablespoon agar agar powder
  • Carefully pour the hot sugar mixture into the aquafaba while beating on medium speed. Add vanilla extract and beat until glossy and thick, another 3–5 minutes.
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Transfer immediately to a piping bag and pipe a tall swirl of marshmallow onto each cooled cookie. Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until set.
    Marshmallow cream is being piped onto fop of baked cookies.

For the Chocolate Coating:

  • Melt chocolate and coconut oil together using a double boiler (or microwave in short bursts), stirring until smooth. Reheat as necessary to keep the chocolate thin enough to drizzle over cookies.
    1 ½ cups dairy-free chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Drizzle the bottom and top of cookies with melted chocolate and place on a pan lined with parchment or waxed paper. Alternatively, use a fork or dipping tool to carefully dunk each marshmallow-topped cookie into the melted chocolate to coat. Tap excess chocolate off and place on parchment-lined tray.
  • Chill for at least 15–20 minutes, or until chocolate is fully set

For Storage:

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze and thaw in the fridge before serving.

Notes

Optional Twists
•Use a graham-style cookie base for a more classic flavor.
•Add a drop of peppermint or almond extract to the marshmallow for a seasonal spin.
•Sprinkle crushed nuts or flaky salt on top before the chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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