Vegan Papaya Lime Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft chewy sugar cookies with fresh papaya and zesty lime for a tropical summery treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup mashed ripe papaya
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
05 - 1 tablespoon lime zest
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ For Rolling
11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the vegan butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Mix in the mashed papaya, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball lightly in the extra granulated sugar.
07 - Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
09 - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tropical papaya keeps these cookies incredibly soft for days unlike typical sugar cookies that harden quickly
- They strike that perfect balance between familiar comfort and something unexpected enough to impress anyone
02 -
- Overmixing once the flour is added will make these cookies tough instead of tender
- They may look slightly underbaked when you pull them out but that is exactly how they should be
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily and create a better final texture
- The lime zest holds most of the aromatic oils so do not skip this step