Vegan Guava Vanilla Sugar Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft, fragrant cookies infused with sweet guava and warm vanilla for a tropical vegan treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup refined coconut oil or vegan butter, softened
07 - 1/4 cup guava puree, strained and seedless
08 - 2 tbsp unsweetened non-dairy milk
09 - 1 tbsp vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat coconut oil or vegan butter with sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Mix in guava puree, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until soft dough forms.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and coat evenly with additional sugar.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets and gently press to flatten.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set while centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The guava adds this incredible floral sweetness that you cannot quite place but keeps everyone reaching for more
- They stay perfectly soft for days thanks to the coconut oil and fruit puree magic
02 -
- Guava puree can vary in thickness, if your dough seems too sticky to handle chill it for 15 minutes
- Pressing the cookies before baking is essential since these do not spread much on their own
03 -
- Add 1 tsp lime zest to the dough for a brighter more complex flavor profile
- Rolling the dough balls in turbinado sugar instead of white sugar creates extra crunch and visual appeal