Vegan Kumquat Vanilla Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Delicate plant-based cookies with zesty kumquat and fragrant vanilla

# List of Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted
02 - 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
03 - 1/4 cup non-dairy milk (almond or soy)
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon kumquat zest (from about 5 kumquats)
06 - 1/4 cup finely chopped kumquats, seeds removed

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ For Rolling

10 - 1/4 cup organic cane sugar

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and 3/4 cup sugar until well combined.
03 - Stir in non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, kumquat zest, and chopped kumquats until incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and coat each ball in remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
07 - Place sugar-coated balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets and gently flatten with palm or glass bottom.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden, centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These cookies capture the essence of kumquats their zest, their slight bitterness, their concentrated sweetness without requiring any candy making equipment or hours of work
  • The plant-based ingredients create a texture thats remarkably tender, with edges that crisp up beautifully while centers stay soft and almost cakey
02 -
  • These cookies continue to firm up as they cool, so removing them from the oven when centers still look slightly underbaked is the secret to perfect texture
  • If your coconut oil solidifies before youve mixed everything, simply set the bowl in a warm spot for a minute or give it a quick 10 second zap in the microwave
03 -
  • If you want extra citrus intensity, add a tablespoon of fresh kumquat juice along with the milk, though you may need to add a touch more flour to compensate
  • Vegan butter can substitute for the coconut oil if you prefer a richer flavor, but expect slightly less spreading and a denser texture

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