Vegan Lemon Coconut Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy citrus-infused cookies with coconut, perfect for plant-based baking.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
08 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
09 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

→ For Rolling

12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well blended
03 - In separate bowl, combine melted coconut oil, coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies
05 - Gently fold shredded coconut into dough until evenly distributed
06 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in additional granulated sugar
07 - Place sugar-coated balls on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Press gently with palm to slightly flatten
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly soft and chewy, with just the right amount of crisp edges that make you reach for seconds
  • Lemon and coconut together taste like sunshine wrapped in sugar, somehow feeling fancy while being incredibly simple
  • These cookies prove that vegan baking can absolutely stand toe to toe with traditional recipes
02 -
  • Coconut oil must be cooled to room temperature before mixing or it will start to solidify when it hits the cold coconut milk
  • The dough will feel slightly softer than traditional cookie dough, which is completely normal and leads to that perfect chewy texture
  • Underbaking by just one minute makes these cookies even more tender and fudgy
03 -
  • Use a microplane to zest your lemon for the finest, most aromatic zest without any bitter white pith
  • Rolling the dough balls in sugar right before baking prevents the sugar from melting too much and creates that beautiful crackled外观

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