Vegan Coconut Vanilla Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy vegan cookies with shredded coconut and vanilla. Dairy-free, nut-free; makes 24 cookies in 27 minutes.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
08 - 1/4 cup full-fat canned coconut milk, well shaken
09 - 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
10 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
→ For Rolling
11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Set oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, melted coconut oil, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar until mixture is smooth.
04 - Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, shape each into a ball, and roll in the extra granulated sugar to coat.
06 - Place dough balls on parchment-lined sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with the palm of your hand.
07 - Bake in the center of the oven for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
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- The texture is impossibly soft and chewy, with those perfect crackly edges that make sugar cookies irresistible
- Coconut and vanilla create such a dreamy flavor combination that nobody will miss the butter or eggs
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- The dough might feel slightly sticky but that is completely normal and ensures soft cookies
- Do not overbake, these continue cooking on the hot pan and firm up as they cool
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- Make sure your coconut oil is melted but not hot, or it might affect the texture
- Room temperature dough bakes more evenly so let it sit for 10 minutes if it has been chilling