Coconut Sugar Cookies
Swapping granulated sugar for coconut sugar will result in a sweet cookie with a deeper caramel-like flavor than a traditional sugar cookie.
Makes: 24 Cookies Prep Time: 15 mins Bake Time: 10 mins
Coconut sugar comes from the sap of the coconut palm tree. It's plant-based, minimally processed, & one of the most sustainable sugars.
What is Coconut Sugar?
Cream together butter & coconut sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
Make Batter
Add egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
Make Batter
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
Make Batter
Gradually mix in flour mixture until just combined (taking care not to over-mix).
Make Batter
Place remaining coconut sugar in small bowl. Form balls with 1 ½ Tbsp of dough at a time. Roll balls in sugar.
Form Cookies
Place cookie dough balls on parchment paper-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Form Cookies
Use a drinking glass or the palm of your hand to gently flatten the dough balls a bit.
Form Cookies
Bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes until cookies are just turning golden on the bottom, but are still soft.
Bake Cookies
Let cool on pan for a couple minutes before moving to wire racks to cool completely.
Cool Cookies
Take a bite and enjoy the caramel-like nutty flavor coconut sugar brings to traditional sugar cookies.
Enjoy!!