Vegan Kiwi Lime Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, citrusy cookies with fresh kiwi and lime zest. These plant-based treats are naturally dairy-free and nut-free.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 medium ripe kiwi, peeled and mashed (about 1/4 cup)
02 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (or vegan butter, softened)
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - Zest of 2 limes
05 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 2 tbsp unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
→ Dry Ingredients
08 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
11 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ For Rolling
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the mashed kiwi, melted coconut oil, sugar, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla, and plant-based milk. Mix until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball lightly in the extra sugar.
06 - Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each cookie with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
08 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The kiwi adds natural moisture and a subtle tropical sweetness you cannot get from anything else
- That lime zest creates this incredible bright aroma that fills your entire kitchen while they bake
02 -
- These cookies firm up significantly as they cool so removing them from the oven when centers look slightly underbaked is crucial
- The kiwi makes these softer than traditional sugar cookies so they will have a more tender, almost cake-like texture
03 -
- Use a microplane for the lime zest to get only the colorful outer layer and none of the bitter white pith
- If your coconut oil solidifies while mixing, set the bowl in a warm spot for a few minutes