Vegan Orange Cardamom Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Crisp vegan cookies with citrus zest and aromatic cardamom for a fragrant plant-based dessert.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1 cup granulated sugar

03 - 1 ½ tsp ground cardamom

04 - ½ tsp baking soda

05 - ½ tsp salt

06 - ½ cup refined coconut oil, melted and cooled

07 - ¼ cup unsweetened plant-based milk

08 - 2 tbsp orange juice, freshly squeezed

09 - 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest

10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

11 - ¼ cup granulated sugar

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, cardamom, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

03 - In a separate bowl, mix melted coconut oil, plant-based milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.

04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until soft dough forms. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes if sticky.

05 - Scoop 1 tablespoon dough per cookie. Roll into balls and coat each in granulated sugar.

06 - Place sugar-coated balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten gently with palm or glass bottom.

07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.

08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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The combination of bright orange and aromatic cardamom feels sophisticated yet incredibly comforting
These cookies stay perfectly crisp for days, making them ideal for gift giving or keeping a stash on hand

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Room temperature coconut oil can make the dough greasy, so melted and slightly cooled works best for consistent results
The dough firms up beautifully after chilling, so do not skip this step if you are working in a warm kitchen

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Grate your orange zest before juicing, it is much easier to handle the fruit while it is still whole
Use refined coconut oil to avoid any coconut flavor competing with the delicate orange and cardamom notes