Vegan Dragonfruit Vanilla Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft pink cookies with dragonfruit and vanilla - a unique vegan treat ready in 30 minutes.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
07 - 1/2 cup dragonfruit purée
08 - 2 tbsp non-dairy milk
09 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# 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 powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, melted coconut oil, dragonfruit purée, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in extra sugar and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
06 - Gently flatten each ball with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a drinking glass.
07 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The natural pink from dragonfruit creates cookies that look like little edible jewels without any artificial food coloring
- These stay incredibly soft for days, thanks to the perfect balance of coconut oil and fruit purée
02 -
- Dont skip rolling the dough in sugar before baking, it creates that irresistible crunchy exterior that contrasts perfectly with the soft centers
- These might look underdone when you pull them out, but they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and thats exactly what makes them so tender
03 -
- Room temperature coconut oil blends more smoothly with the sugar, creating a better texture in the final cookie
- If your dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it for 15 minutes before rolling