Description
Summer Sugar Cookies are sweet, soft, and bursting with natural flavors that brighten sunny days. Made with simple, wholesome plant-based ingredients, these tender cookies melt in your mouth with hints of vanilla and fresh citrus zest. Quick and easy to prepare, they offer a comforting, chewy texture perfect for any occasion. Customize with your favorite flavors or enjoy them as a refreshing summer treat paired with iced herbal tea or grape juice.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Begin by creaming the plant-based butter and sugar together until fluffy and light in color. This helps incorporate air essential for a soft cookie texture. Then add the almond milk and natural vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, fresh lemon zest, and natural gelling agent to ensure even distribution and help the cookies rise evenly.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender. The dough should be soft but manageable for shaping.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls about one inch in diameter, then place them spaced out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten each ball with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass for a finishing touch.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room temperature plant-based butter and almond milk for better mixing consistency.
- Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies.
- Use fresh lemon or orange zest to elevate flavor naturally.
- Chill dough for 20 minutes before baking for an even softer texture.
- Adjust baking time to preference: longer for crisper edges, shorter for chewy centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer cookies, sugar cookies, vegan cookies, plant-based, soft cookies, citrus cookies, quick cookies
