Vegan Guava Vanilla Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy vanilla sugar cookies studded with tangy guava pieces for a tropical plant-based treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, solid but soft
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
08 - 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
09 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

→ Guava Filling

10 - 1/2 cup guava paste, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

→ For Rolling

11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
03 - Beat sugar and coconut oil in a large bowl until creamy and combined. Add applesauce, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
04 - Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until soft dough forms.
05 - Gently fold guava paste cubes into dough until evenly distributed.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, then coat each ball in granulated sugar.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Lightly flatten with palm.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cookies stay incredibly soft for days thanks to applesauce and coconut oil working their magic
  • Guava paste creates these bursts of tangy sweetness that balance the vanilla perfectly
  • Everything comes together in one bowl with no fancy equipment needed
02 -
  • If your coconut oil is too melted the dough will be sticky and hard to work with so pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes
  • Cutting the guava paste into very small cubes prevents them from sinking to the bottom of each cookie
  • The centers will look soft when you pull them out but they firm up beautifully during those crucial five minutes on the hot pan
03 -
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking makes thicker cookies with soft centers
  • Room temperature coconut oil is soft enough to leave a slight indentation when pressed but not melting or liquid

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