• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About Us
  • Recipes
  • Home
  • Garden
  • Disclaimer
  • Shop

Simple Family ~ Crazy Life

October 19, 2018

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars

Sharing is caring!

  • Share
  • Tweet

This post may contain affiliate links meaning that at no cost to you I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using my link. I thank you for your support! Please read my DISCLOSURE for more info.

These cookies are very fragile but they will be melting in your mouth! These star-shaped vegan sandwich cookies were inspired by the Alfajores cookies I tried years ago, and I wanted to give that recipe a new twist. They are made with love as part of the #Choctoberfest event and have been kid-approved!

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018

Thanks to Sprinkle Pop – the silver sponsor of the #Choctoberfest giveaway – for supplying me with the vegan star-shaped sprinkles to help me share this recipe with you today! The opinions are of my own. For more information, see my disclosure here. 

#Choctoberfest 2018 - online event and chocolate giveaway

Star-shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars

I have been looking for the vegan sprinkles for a while. Vegans will understand.

When I’ve learned that one of the sponsors of the #Choctoberfest giveaway is Sprinkle Pop and that they make vegan sprinkles, I literally jumped in my chair 🙂 Looking forward to the holidays season, I thought that the star-shaped sprinkles would be such a great option!

And they have them in gold and silver!

What girl would say ‘no’ to a little bit of glitter? Not me 😉

So, here is the combo of the traditional alfajores cookies reshaped and sparkled by the glitter stars!

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018

They are made with the magic liquid – aquafaba – to replace the eggs in the original recipe. I also used aquafaba to make the middle layer which keeps the cookies together:

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018 - aquafaba marshmallow

But I wanted to add some colour to it (we are talking holidays, right?), so I decided to add a little bit of the cranberry sauce to it:

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018

The result was a marshmallow-like texture with a beautiful bright pink colour!

I love it!

Seriously, I could eat it all just like that!

Cranberry Sauce

You can use your favourite cranberry sauce recipe. I use 2 lbs (900 g) of cranberries with 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon powder and 1/4 nutmeg. You can add 1 cup water to it if you like it less thick.

For the purpose of this recipe, I ran 1 cup of the cranberry sauce in a blender to create a smooth consistency.

Combined with the delicate cookies and white chocolate ganache, it will be your kids’ favourite cookie of the season 😉

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018

White Chocolate Ganache

I used pure cocoa butter to make the ganache.

Bring to a boil 1 cup (200ml) of coconut milk or cream (I had milk), add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and remove from heat.

Add 5 oz (140 g) of cocoa butter and whisk until it dissolves. Add 1 tbsp of cornstarch or arrowroot flour to thicken the liquid.

Let it cool before you apply it to the cookies.

You can add the white chocolate ganache on the top and in between the layers as well. This will soften the cookie and will add some moisture to it.

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018

Remember, these star-shaped vegan sandwich cookies are very fragile. Be very gentle when applying the layers and binding the cookies together.

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018
Print Recipe

Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies

Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Vegan Marshmallow Layer15 mins
Total Time42 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 10 sandwich cookies
Author: Nat

Ingredients

Cookies Dough

  • 1 cup vegan butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp aquafaba for the "egg"
  • 1 tsp vegan egg replacer optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup unbleached flour 150 g
  • 2 cups organic cornstarch 250 g
  • 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder

Marshmallow Middle Layer

  • 1 tsp powdered agar agar
  • 5 tbsp cold water
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar 75 g
  • 1/4 cup water 60 ml
  • 4 tbsp concentrated aquafaba (boiled and simmered until reduced by half
  • 1/8 tsp xanthan gum or cream of tartar I used xanthan gum
  • 1/4 cup organic cornstarch 30 g
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce processed in blender on a high speed

Instructions

Cookie Dough

  • Place the soft butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in the bowl of the standing mixer, and mix for about 3-4 minutes. 
  • Add aquafaba, egg replacer, and lemon zest, and mix. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Combine the flour, cornstarch and baking powder and whisk. Gradually add the flour mixture into the bowl and mix. 
    The batter will be flaky but will stay together if you squish it in your arm.
  • Shape the dough into two balls and place each portion onto a piece of plastic wrap. Cover with another plastic wrap and roll out into a disk. Place both disks in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) thickness. 
  • Using a star-shaped cookie cutter cut 20 cookies. 
    Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018
  • Heat the stove to 350F (160C). Place them on the baking sheet covered with the parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should remain pale on the top.

Marshmallow Middle Layer

  • Add agar agar to 5 tbsp of cold water, stir and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine remaining water and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring often. 
  • Remove from heat and add agar mixture and cranberry sauce and let it cool a little.
  • In a mixer bowl, combine aquafaba, xanthan gum (or cream of tartar) and beat for a few minutes on low speed. Gradually increase the speed and beat on high speed for about 5 minutes.
    Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018
  • Turn the speed to medium and carefully add the agar agar and cranberry mixture. Whip until the mixture colour is even (for about 4-5 minutes).
    Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018

Cookies Assembly

  • Gently add the marshmallow layer to a cookie and cover with the other cookie on top. 
    Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018
  • Decorate with white chocolate ganache and sprinkle the edible glitter on top. 
    Enjoy!
    Star-Shaped Vegan Sandwich Cookies with Glitter Stars #Choctoberfest 2018

An InLinkz Link-up


More from my site

  • Chocolate Twists – Yeast Dough MagicChocolate Twists – Yeast Dough Magic
  • Welcome to #Choctoberfest 2018 with Imperial SugarWelcome to #Choctoberfest 2018 with Imperial Sugar
  • Vegan Hot Chocolate – Rich and HeartwarmingVegan Hot Chocolate – Rich and Heartwarming
  • Chocolate Chip Banana BreadChocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • Perfect Vegan Spinach PancakesPerfect Vegan Spinach Pancakes
  • Last-Minute Halloween Costumes and Decor IdeasLast-Minute Halloween Costumes and Decor Ideas

Filed Under: Recipes

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Farrah says

    October 21, 2018 at 7:17 AM

    Ahhh! These cookies are so adorably pretty! <3

    Reply
    • Nat says

      October 21, 2018 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you, Farrah! Aren’t they? I really liked how the glitter added so much charm to them!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi! I am Nat!
Welcome to the Simple Family! Here we share our love for gardening, easy vegan cooking, home organization and DIY projects. Want to learn MORE?

Let’s Connect

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Don’t Miss These!

Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes

How to build a garden arbor in a day - Yard Transformation Challenge Spring 2018

How to Build a Garden Arbor – YTC Spring 2018

Delicious Vegan Eggplant Relish for Canning

Delicious Vegan Eggplant Relish – Canning Recipe

Tabbouleh Salad - a Mediterranean refreshing meal with bulgur, cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs.

Easy and Delicious Mediterranean Tabbouleh Salad

Most Popular Recipes

Welcome to #Choctoberfest Bloggers’ Event 2019!

Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes

Vegan whole wheat and almond flour biscuits

Fluffy Vegan Whole Wheat and Almond Flour Biscuits

Vegan whole wheat sourdough bread recipe

Vegan Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread – No Breadmaker Needed

Sign Up for Email Updates

Want to earn some Cash Back?

Ebates.ca

Latest on Instagram

One of the plants that I’ve wanted to have in my One of the plants that I’ve wanted to have in my garden for so many years!

It was growing in our neighbours yard in my home country. When I was a kid I loved seeing those white “snowballs” on that tree. 

Many years later, in one of the local nurseries, I noticed a tiny plant that looked so familiar, I was almost crying when I saw it 😊

Of course I got it!

It has only been in our garden for 3 years but it has grown into a beautiful plant which seems to be happy and shows off it’s gorgeous blooms!

#viburnum #snowballviburnum
Love this time of the year! The colours are bursti Love this time of the year! The colours are bursting in the garden.

Our clematis and viburnum look so beautiful together 😊

What are your winning plant combos in the garden?

#clematisflower #viburnumsnowball
Happy Monday! Spring has been so spring-y here. On Happy Monday! Spring has been so spring-y here. One it it pours rains with thunderstorms and the next day it’s hot and dry.

Some plants, like hosta, love it! They grow rapidly and show off 😁

We don’t mind it! Let them shine 😉

Honestly, I’m becoming obsessed with hosta! I wish I could add so many more of them into our small urban lot where we try to grow fruit and veggies and a few flowers 😊

They are also perfect plants to fill the shady spots. And because there are so many kinds, sizes and colours of them, you can create gorgeous garden spots with them!

Who else is obsessed with hostas or planning to add them in their gardens?

💚
I feel like I’m finally waking up from hibernati I feel like I’m finally waking up from hibernation 😂

Spring is around the corner and we are busy starting tomatoes, peppers and eggplants, along with a dozen of other veggies and flowers.

How is your gardening season prep going?
The second round of the everbearing strawberries i The second round of the everbearing strawberries is coming 😍 We’ve had a couple of very warm weeks and just a few rains, and the berries are bigger and sweeter now.

We grow a few kinds of strawberries in the garden, but still don’t get to make jam out of them, as we eat them all fresh 😊

Do you can your produce? What’s your favorite jam?

.

.

#homegrownstrawberries #growberries #organicgarden #urbanbackyardgarden
IG has been pretty “interesting” lately. I not IG has been pretty “interesting” lately. I noticed that I was not following some people anymore though I know for sure I used to. Like family and friends...

I’m also usually very generous on Likes and always “return the favour” 😊 But noticed that the photos I for liked before, was not liked 🤨

Is it just me or you’ve experienced that too?

Btw, our lilies and daylilies have been growing so nicely this year! The blooms are gorgeous!

.

.

#daylily #daylilies #spiderdaylily #flowergardens #organicgarden
It was a very rainy June and the first week of Jul It was a very rainy June and the first week of July but the warmer days are finally here!

We lost some tomato plants to blight as it was too wet for them. But the rest of them have finally picked up and are happily producing now!

Someone is going to have a beautiful salad tonight 😁

How has this gardening season been for you so far?

.

.

#tomatoesharvest #todaysharvest #homegrowntomatoes
Make your table bright! Herbs and edible flowers m Make your table bright! Herbs and edible flowers made into a rainbow bouquet 😁

Would you place it on your table?

.

.

#edibleflowers #herbsandflowers #brightcolors #colourfulbouquet
When rain and winds knock your peonies down, they When rain and winds knock your peonies down, they go home and brighten it up😊

I seem to cut the flowers less than I used too, though I do love having them at home.

Do you cut the flowers you grow or prefer watching them growing happy in the garden? 😁 . .

#peoniesbouquet #pinkpeonies #ilovepeonies #cutflowers #peonieseason
Happy Tuesday! Have you checked the Gardening and Happy Tuesday! Have you checked the Gardening and Sustainable Living bundle yet?

If you haven’t, what are you waiting for 😉

Get a collection of the courses, ebooks and guides on garden planning, homesteading and food preservation worth of over $500 for $20 only!

Learn how to grow edible mushrooms or how to ferment your vegetables, and so much more!

Check what’s included in the bundle (and did I mentioned early bird bonuses) clicking on the link in bio 😊

#gardeningisnotcancelled #gardeninglove 
#columbine #aquilegia #gardeningisfun
Our plants love this time of the year! It’s gett Our plants love this time of the year! It’s getting warmer and warmer every day with occasional showers which are warm and refreshing.

We love walking around the garden and noticing new growth and blooms 😊

If you are just starting your gardening journey or want to learn more ways to garden, you might be interested in The Gardening and Sustainable Living Product bundle which is available now!

That’s a huge collection of gardening and harvest preservation ebooks and courses!

Interested to learn more? Check the link in the bio to find out 😉 . .

#columbine #sustainableliving #sustainablelife #gardeningismytherapy
Are you attracted to chartreuse plants as much as Are you attracted to chartreuse plants as much as I am? Honestly, they are like magnet to my eyes and I have to stop and enjoy their bright colour!

We got this euphorbia as a tiny plant 2 years ago from our gardening friend @val_171268 and it since then has grown into a stunning plant with the huge balls of chartreuse flowers!

Can you see a tiny ladybug larvae on one of them?

Btw, whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting, you will enjoy this free class on 8 Mistakes Gardeners Make and How to Fix Them offered this Friday. The link is in the bio.

Happy Wednesday! . .

#chartreuse #chartreuseplants #springcolours #euphorbia
Happy Mother’s Day! Hope all moms get spoiled to Happy Mother’s Day! Hope all moms get spoiled today and every day! . .

#crabappleblossoms #crabapple #aftertherain #raindropsonflowers
Why the weekends fly by so fast? I need another da Why the weekends fly by so fast? I need another day home to enjoy my garden! 😊 . . .

#crabapple #crabappletree #springblooms #springgarden #organicgarden
When you let cilantro go to seed, be ready to find When you let cilantro go to seed, be ready to find it growing all over your garden 😁

We don’t mind, as we like eating it, and it creates a nice backdrops for beautiful tulips 😉

Do you mix herbs, flowers and veggies in your garden? . .

#pinktulips #succulentgarden #herbsandflowers #mixedplanting
Do you like the pops of chartreuse in your garden? Do you like the pops of chartreuse in your garden?

This Gold Heart dicentra is the first of all dicentra plants in our garden to bloom! I love its contrasting foliage and flower colours!

Can you tell Spring is one of my favourite seasons? 😉

What are your favourite chartreuse plants in the garden? Please share in the comments, as I’m looking for more plants to add to our garden 😊 . .

#goldheartdicentra #bleedingheartplant #dicentra #organicgarden #vegangardener
Happy Easter! Stay safe! #gardeningisnotcancelled Happy Easter! Stay safe! #gardeningisnotcancelled . .

#daffodils #organicgarden #springflowersmakemehappy
We are enjoying sunny and warm days and have been We are enjoying sunny and warm days and have been very busy working in the garden.

I had a few days of scheduled vacation during the spring break to enjoy some family time and to travel.

With the current situation, travel is not recommended, so our garden is getting a lot of attention 😁

Hyacinth beans are ready to be planted outside but it is still too early and the nights are too cold.

Who else has ever ended up with plants growing too fast too soon? 😂 . .

#hyacinthbeans #seedlings #springready #organicgarden #urbanbackyardgarden
When cilantro takes over your flower bed 😁 Can’t wait to see all this COVID madness behind us all and am so looking forward to the new gardening season!

Stay safe and take care, everyone! 💕 . .

#greenenvyechinacea #echinacea #cilantroblossoms #organicgarden
I just can’t stop looking at our last summer gar I just can’t stop looking at our last summer garden pictures! Seriously, I can’t wait to see it all bloom again! . .

#daisies #daisiesfordays #iwantsummer #iwantspring #summerblooms
Follow on Instagram

Want to start your own blog?

Web Hosting

Footer

Categories

  • Garden
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Thinking Aloud
  • Vegan Lifestyle
  • Yard Transformation Challenge

Simple Family Crazy Life All rights reserved. The website and accompanying social media platforms are written and produced for informational purposes only. This information is general, not specific to you. Simple Family Crazy Life are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website contains affiliate links, which means that you click on a product link, I nay receive a commission. All opinions are my own, and all brands featured represent what I personally like and support. This website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program where I may earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon website.

Copyright© 2022 · website design Brunch Pro by Shay Bocks