Vegan Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft sugar cookies infused with zesty lime and sweet coconut. A refreshing vegan dessert perfect for any occasion.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted and cooled
07 - 1/4 cup canned full-fat coconut milk, well-shaken
08 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tbsp lime zest (about 2 limes)
10 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins & Topping
11 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
12 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar for rolling
13 - 1 tbsp extra lime zest for topping (optional)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and melted coconut oil until well combined. Add coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
04 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in shredded coconut.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each cookie to about 1/2-inch thick.
06 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden.
07 - Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with extra lime zest, if using. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cookies taste like a vacation baked into bite-sized form, with that magical coconut-lime combo that instantly transports you somewhere sunny
- The texture is ridiculously soft and tender, almost like a cloud, while still having that classic sugar cookie chew we all crave
- They are accidentally vegan, meaning everyone at your next gathering can actually enjoy them without asking a million questions about ingredients
02 -
- Melted coconut oil can seize up if it touches cold ingredients, so make sure everything is at room temperature before mixing
- These cookies might look slightly underbaked when you pull them out, but they continue cooking on the hot pan and that is exactly what keeps them soft
- The dough firms up beautifully after chilling for thirty minutes if you are working in a warm kitchen or want thicker cookies
03 -
- Room temperature coconut oil mixes much more smoothly with the sugar, so plan ahead and let it sit out on the counter
- Zest your limes before juicing them, because trying to zest a squeezed lime is basically impossible and you will end up with bitter pith