Vegan Lychee Rose Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Delicate vegan sugar cookies with rose and lychee flavors

# List of Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted and cooled
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup lychee purée from fresh or canned lychees, drained
04 - 2 tbsp unsweetened soy milk or other plant milk
05 - 1 tsp rose water
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ For Decorating

11 - 2 tbsp coarse sugar
12 - Dried edible rose petals

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and sugar until smooth and glossy.
03 - Add lychee purée, soy milk, rose water, and vanilla extract. Whisk well to combine.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
07 - Flatten each ball gently with your palm. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and a few dried rose petals, if using.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination is unexpected but absolutely magical, like finding a secret garden in your own kitchen
  • These cookies stay soft for days, making them perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself
02 -
  • Coconut oil must be completely cooled or it will melt your sugar and change the entire texture
  • Rose water varies wildly between brands, so always start with less and add more after tasting
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
  • These freeze beautifully as baked cookies too, just thaw at room temperature

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