Vegan Grapefruit Vanilla Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft vanilla cookies brightened with fresh grapefruit zest and juice. Entirely plant-based, perfectly sweet, and ready in 30 minutes.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted
07 - 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
08 - 1 tbsp grapefruit zest
09 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
→ For Rolling
11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 tsp grapefruit zest
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat your 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 until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, combine sugar, melted coconut oil, grapefruit juice, grapefruit zest, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
05 - In a small bowl, mix the rolling sugar with extra grapefruit zest for coating.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each in the sugar mixture.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The grapefruit adds this incredible floral brightness without being bitter or overwhelming
- They stay soft for days and actually get better as the citrus flavor deepens
- Everything comes together in one bowl with zero fancy techniques or waiting time
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- Overmixing the dough will make these cookies tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Letting them cool on the baking sheet is crucial because they finish cooking and set during those 5 minutes
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- Room temperature ingredients help everything come together smoothly, so set your plant-based milk out early
- Zest your grapefruit before juicing it, the fruit is firmer and easier to handle