Vegan Tangerine Vanilla Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, aromatic sugar cookies with fresh tangerine and vanilla for a bright citrusy plant-based treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted and cooled
02 - 3/4 cup organic granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond, soy, or oat)
04 - 1 tbsp tangerine zest (from 2–3 tangerines)
05 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed tangerine juice
06 - 2 tsp pure 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 Rolling

11 - 1/4 cup organic granulated sugar

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted coconut oil and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Add non-dairy milk, tangerine zest, tangerine juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Roll each ball in remaining sugar to coat evenly.
07 - Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball with palm or glass bottom.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and cookies just begin to turn golden.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way fresh tangerine zest makes these cookies smell like sunshine, even on gloomy days
  • They stay soft for days thanks to the magic of coconut oil
  • Rolling them in sugar creates that irresistible crackly exterior that makes people think you spent hours on them
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy, pull them out when the edges are just barely golden
  • The dough firms up as it cools, so those soft centers are actually perfect
  • Room temperature ingredients help everything incorporate smoothly
03 -
  • Zest your tangerines before cutting them to make juicing easier and prevent losing precious oils
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform portions, they bake more evenly that way

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