Strawberry Sugar Cookies
Soft and chewy vegan strawberry sugar cookies perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 156 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegan butter or dairy-free baking stick (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cooled strawberry syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (egg replacement)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups gluten-free flour (with xanthan gum)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: red or pink food coloring
- Extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Combine chopped strawberries and 2 tbsp granulated sugar in a saucepan. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until thickened.
- Mash the berries and strain the mixture to extract syrup. Chill in the fridge.
- Cream softened vegan butter with ¾ cup sugar until fluffy. Add cooled strawberry syrup, cornstarch mixture, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients to form dough.
- Cover the dough and chill for 2½ hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Scoop dough, roll into balls, and coat in sugar. Place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes until edges are set and tops are crackled. Cool on a rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg