Vegan Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (for leavening)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (for leavening)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (to enhance flavor)
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted and cooled)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (as a natural sweetener)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for flavor)
• 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (to help combine ingredients)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling cookies)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

3. 3

   In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and non-dairy milk until smooth.

4. 4

   Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.

5. 5

   If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it is manageable.

6. 6

   Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into balls.

7. 7

   Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

8. 8

   Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.