Vegan Vanilla Blackberry Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy vegan sugar cookies with vanilla and fresh blackberries — dairy- and egg-free.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - ½ cup (120 g) vegan butter, softened
02 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
04 - 2½ tablespoons water
05 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
07 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
08 - ¼ teaspoon baking powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Fruit
10 - ¾ cup (110 g) fresh blackberries, halved if large
→ For Rolling
11 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken into a gel-like consistency.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the flax egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold the blackberries into the dough, taking care not to crush them and spread their color throughout.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly.
08 - Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are just set and the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked.
10 - Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cookies capture the magic of summer fruit without needing a single egg or pat of dairy butter.
- The contrast between crackly sugar coated edges and jammy pockets of berry is genuinely irresistible.
02 -
- If you toss frozen blackberries in while still frozen they hold their shape better than fresh ones that have been sitting around.
- A half teaspoon of lemon zest folded into the dough adds a brightness that makes the vanilla and berry flavors sing together.
03 -
- The dough is easiest to roll when the butter is truly softened, not melting, so press it with your finger and if it leaves a clean dent you are ready.
- Resist the urge to flatten the balls before baking because they spread on their own and come out with the perfect thickness.