Cozy Evening Vanilla Cloud (Print Version)
Light and fluffy vegan cookies infused with fragrant vanilla, perfect for a cozy evening snack.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - ½ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
06 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
07 - ¼ cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
09 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-Ins
10 - ½ cup vegan white chocolate chips or chopped nuts
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Set the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, stir together melted coconut oil and sugar until combined. Add plant-based milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract, then whisk until smooth.
04 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Fold in vegan white chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
06 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft with slight underbaking.
08 - Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
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- They feel like a secret indulgence you're sharing just with a friend—soft and light with a gentle vanilla hug
- The simplicity and ease make it a go-to when you want homemade treats without fuss
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- Don't overmix the dough or the cookies will turn tough instead of soft and fluffy
- Letting the cookies cool a bit on the baking sheet before transferring made all the difference in retaining that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture
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- If your kitchen is humid, add a little extra flour to the dough to avoid spreading too much
- Vanilla extract quality matters; pure extract really lifts the flavor from good to unforgettable