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Savoiardi Cookies (Vegan Ladyfingers Recipe)

Easy Vegan Ladyfingers - perfectly golden and irresistibly crispy. These traditional ladyfingers are made with simple ingredients and ready in a snap, they're a great companion for your favorite teas and can be the star of your tiramisu dreams.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 48 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch arrowroot, or tapioca starch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup aquafaba the drained liquid from a can of chickpeas
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup unsweetened vegan yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup vegan powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C), and if you have a convection fan in your oven, turn that on.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch (or arrowroot or tapioca starch), baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then set this aside.
  3. Either in In a stand mixer with the whip attachment, or using a hind mixer, whip the aquafaba with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gradually add sugar, continuing to mix until the mixture becomes glossy and falls in ribbons.
  5. Next, add the vanilla extract, olive oil, and vegan yogurt to the meringue. Mix until just combined, though the mixture won't retain its soft peaks.
  6. Carefully fold the dry ingredients into this wet mixture in increments to avoid overmixing.
  7. Transfer the batter to a sturdy piping bag fitted with a round nozzle. The dough will be very thick and sticky, so it will be a little hard to pipe, but trust me, it will work!
  8. Pipe the mixture onto baking trays lined with parchment paper, forming each ladyfinger about 3 ½ inches long and 1 inch wide (8 x 2.5 cm), leaving space between them. 
  9. Dust the piped ladyfingers with icing sugar (make sure it's vegan) before baking them in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until lightly golden. Allow them to sit on the tray to set up for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • 🌿 Chill Aquafaba: 
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  • Refrigerate chickpea liquid (aquafaba) for a few hours before whipping for stiffer peaks and a fluffier texture.
  • 🧂 Sift Dry Ingredients: 
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  • Prevent lumps and ensure even mixing by sifting flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda (which can clump).
  • 🍃 Fold with Care: 
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  • Combine wet and dry ingredients gently to preserve air for that signature light, airy ladyfinger texture.
  • 📏 Uniform Piping: 
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  • Keep ladyfingers consistent by using a ruler or marking parchment paper as a guide for even baking.
  • 🚫 No Oven Peeking: 
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  • Maintain a steady temperature and prevent collapsing by resisting the urge to open the oven door while baking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Sodium 55mg (2%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48

% Daily Value*

Calories 48kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.