Vegan Coconut Rose Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Delicate vegan sugar cookies with coconut and rose floral notes. Easy, dairy-free dessert ready in 30 minutes.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
07 - 1/4 cup non-dairy milk (almond, soy, or oat)
08 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 1/2 tsp rose water

→ Decoration

10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling
11 - 1 tbsp dried edible rose petals, lightly crushed

# 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, desiccated coconut, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk sugar, melted coconut oil, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, and rose water until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
06 - Gently flatten each ball with fingers or glass bottom. Sprinkle with sugar and rose petals if desired.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges just begin to turn golden.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The rose and coconut combination is unexpected but utterly magical, like finding a secret garden
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent all day perfecting them
  • Even people who say they do not like floral desserts end up reaching for seconds
02 -
  • Rose water can vary wildly in intensity so taste your dough and adjust before baking
  • These cookies continue firming up as they cool so pulling them out slightly underdone is perfect
  • Coconut oil solidifies when cold which can make the dough stiff let it soften slightly if needed
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking