Winter Spice Brown Sugar Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy vegan treats with warming spices and a snowy dusting of powdered sugar, perfect for cozy moments.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
07 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
08 - 1/8 tsp ground cloves
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
11 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
12 - 1/4 cup plant-based milk (soy, almond, or oat)
13 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ For Topping
14 - 1/3 cup powdered 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 the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted coconut oil, applesauce, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
06 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and tops appear slightly crackled.
07 - Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Once cooled, sift powdered sugar generously over the cookies for the signature snowy finish.
# Expert Advice:
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- These cookies strike that perfect balance between chewy centers and crisp edges, just like the ones your grandmother might have made but entirely plant based
- The snowlike powdered sugar dusting makes them instantly festive and turns a simple afternoon treat into something that feels like a celebration
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- I learned the hard way that melted coconut oil must be cooled before mixing or it will cook your ingredients and change the texture
- Overmixing the dough develops gluten and makes these tender cookies turn tough, so stop as soon as you no longer see dry flour
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- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so set everything out about twenty minutes before baking
- The cookies continue baking on the hot sheet, so remove them when edges look set even if centers seem slightly soft