Vegan Vanilla Lavender Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, floral vanilla and lavender cookies with a delicate crumb.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond or oat)
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Topping

09 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lavender buds in a large bowl until well blended.
03 - Combine the melted coconut oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Add 1–2 teaspoons additional non-dairy milk only if the dough is too crumbly to hold together.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
06 - Gently flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass. If using the optional topping, mix the sugar and lavender together and sprinkle evenly over the cookies.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
08 - Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The lavender creates this dreamy aromatic experience that feels fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes
  • These cookies are accidentally vegan and nobody ever notices the difference
  • They strike that perfect balance between delicate and satisfyingly sweet
02 -
  • Only use culinary lavender because other varieties can taste bitter or perfumed
  • Crushing the lavender buds slightly before mixing releases more flavor
  • The dough might feel crumbly at first but will come together as you mix
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too soft to handle
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing and even baking

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