Description
These Summer Sugar Cookies are soft, flavorful, and made with plant-based butter and natural flavorings. Perfectly tender and chewy, they bring the sunny vibes of summer into your kitchen, ideal for any occasion and complemented wonderfully by grape juice or fresh summer berries.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Begin by creaming the plant-based butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy. Next, add the vanilla extract (natural) and plant-based milk, mixing gently to combine. Slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and natural gelling agent, folding everything together just until the dough comes together. Avoid over-mixing to keep the texture tender.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the dough become easier to scoop and prevents spreading while baking, resulting in thicker, chewier cookies.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Scoop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Press gently to slightly flatten the dough balls. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden and the centers remain slightly soft, indicating perfect chewiness.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set properly and prevents breakage. Now they are ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and uniform dough.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling to avoid dry or crumbly cookies.
- Remove cookies from the oven as soon as the edges turn golden for optimal chewiness.
- Add natural colorings such as fruit purees or natural food dyes to brighten the dough if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer sugar cookies, plant-based cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, natural flavorings, vegan cookies
