Description
Soft and fruity vegan strawberry sugar cookies with a tender center, lightly crisp edges, and natural strawberry flavor. These colorful cookies are easy to make using simple ingredients and are perfect for spring gatherings, celebrations, or a sweet everyday treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegan butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup strawberry puree (from fresh strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon strawberry extract (optional)
- 3–4 drops natural pink food coloring (optional)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the vegan butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the strawberry puree, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and strawberry extract if using.
- Add the pink food coloring if desired and mix until evenly blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add dairy-free white chocolate chips for extra sweetness and texture.
- Mix freeze-dried strawberry powder into the dough to intensify the strawberry flavor and color.
- Add lemon zest for a fresh citrus twist.
- For a bakery-style look, press a small strawberry slice or strawberry sugar on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Warm a cookie in the microwave for 8–10 seconds to soften before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
