Soft Chewy Vegan Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)

Delicate vegan cookies with fresh strawberry flavor, soft texture, and a hint of sweetness.

# Ingredients List:

→ Fruit

01 - 240 ml chopped fresh or thawed frozen strawberries

→ Sweeteners

02 - 30 ml granulated sugar (for syrup)
03 - 150 ml granulated sugar (for dough)

→ Fats

04 - 120 ml softened vegan butter or dairy-free baking stick

→ Liquid Flavoring

05 - 60 ml cooled strawberry syrup
06 - 5 ml pure vanilla extract

→ Binders

07 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 30 ml water (egg replacement)

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 180 ml gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum
09 - 2.5 ml baking powder
10 - 1.25 ml salt

→ Optional

11 - Red or pink food coloring
12 - Extra granulated sugar for rolling

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Combine chopped strawberries and 30 ml sugar in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10–12 minutes until syrup thickens. Mash gently and strain to remove solids. Refrigerate syrup for at least 30 minutes until cooled.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat softened vegan butter with 150 ml sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add the cooled strawberry syrup, cornstarch-water mixture, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly to combine.
04 - Whisk gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms. If desired, add food coloring and mix evenly.
05 - Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes to firm up, which prevents excessive spreading during baking.
06 - Preheat oven to 163°C. Portion dough using 22 ml (1.5 tablespoons) scoops. Roll each portion in additional granulated sugar and place spaced apart on lined baking sheets. Bake for 14–16 minutes until edges set and tops develop crackle texture. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Chilling the dough is essential to maintain cookie shape and prevent spreading during baking. Using high-quality vegan butter enhances flavor and texture.

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