Vegan Blackberry Vanilla Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Tender vanilla cookies studded with juicy blackberries, plant-based and naturally sweet.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted and cooled
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
08 - 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

09 - 3/4 cup fresh blackberries, quartered
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, melted coconut oil, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Take care not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the quartered blackberries, being careful not to crush the fruit.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in the additional sugar.
07 - Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly with your palm.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden.
09 - Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The coconut oil creates this incredibly tender crumb that nobody will guess is vegan
  • Fresh blackberries burst while baking creating little pockets of jammy sweetness
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between fancy and completely snackable
02 -
  • Melted coconut oil must be completely cool before mixing or it will seize up your sugar mixture
  • Fresh berries work best but frozen ones can work if thawed and patted very dry first
  • These cookies are done when edges are set even if centers look slightly underbaked
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
  • Use refined coconut oil to avoid any coconut flavor in the final cookie

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