Orange Cookies

Instructions

1. Allow the vegan butter to soften by uncovering it and leaving it on a plate for 1-2 hours.
2. Prepare the vegan egg replacer according to the package instructions.
3. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, vanilla sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
4. Add the orange juice, grated orange peel, and softened vegan butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too soft or sticky, add an extra tablespoon of flour at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least one hour to firm up.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 5mm. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles, then cut each circle in half to create semi-circles.
8. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each one.
9. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden at the edges.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
11. While the cookies are cooling, melt the cooking chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
12. Once the cookies are cool, drizzle or dip them in the melted chocolate as desired. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
13. Store the decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.