Vegan Strawberry Hibiscus Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Chewy sugar cookies with tangy hibiscus and natural strawberry flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 2 tbsp dried hibiscus petals, finely ground
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted (or vegan butter)
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
09 - 2 tbsp plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Flavor
11 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
→ For Rolling
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# 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 powder, baking soda, salt, and ground hibiscus petals until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat together sugar and melted coconut oil until creamy. Add applesauce, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries evenly throughout the dough.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the extra sugar until lightly coated. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
06 - Gently flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass to create evenly thick cookies.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are still soft. Avoid overbaking to maintain chewy texture.
08 - Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hibiscus gives this sophisticated floral tang that balances perfectly with natural strawberry sweetness
- These cookies stay incredibly soft for days thanks to the applesauce secret ingredient
- Theyre naturally vibrant without any artificial food coloring, just pure plant magic
02 -
- Dont skip the step of grinding hibiscus petals really finely, or you'll get gritty spots in your cookies
- The cookies might look underbaked when you pull them out, but they firm up beautifully while cooling
- Freeze-dried strawberries are essential here, fresh ones would make the dough too wet
03 -
- Let your melted coconut oil cool slightly before mixing so it doesn't cook the applesauce
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly than cold ones