Vegan Starfruit Vanilla Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Fragrant vanilla sugar cookies topped with fresh starfruit slices. A delicate plant-based treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

09 - 2 ripe starfruit (carambola), thinly sliced and seeded
10 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sprinkling

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Pour in plant-based milk and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until soft dough forms.
06 - Drop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Gently press each dough ball with fingers or glass bottom to flatten slightly.
08 - Place a starfruit slice on each cookie, press lightly, and sprinkle with sugar.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges begin turning golden brown.
10 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy brightness of starfruit cuts through the sweetness perfectly, making these cookies feel surprisingly light
  • They are deceptively simple to make but look absolutely stunning on any platter
02 -
  • Starfruit varies wildly in sweetness, so taste a slice before baking and adjust sugar accordingly
  • These cookies firm up significantly as they cool, so removing them from the oven while centers still look slightly soft is essential
03 -
  • Slice starfruit paper thin, about one eighth inch thick, so it softens nicely in the oven without becoming tough
  • Use a serrated knife for clean slices that show off those beautiful star shapes

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